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Originally Posted by Patoman04
I think this is more what I may have been getting at. I think the issue for me is that I have a certain set of morals that T does not share and she is teaching against my own beliefs. I know she doesn't mean to, but it creates problems for the whole relationship. At this point I am not sure what to do because my T is so incredibly important to me and I love her to death. I am not willing to go through finding another T because I know I will never find one that is as helpful as her on most issues I have. What do you guys think I should do? I can't just give up my own beliefs, but I also am in no position to correct what she is telling me. I am quite confused at this point :P
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I have a very strong religious faith and would not like a T who did not share those same beliefs or at least understand and appreciate how important they are to me. I have questioned both my most recent T's on that point before agreeing to go into T with them. Both were Christian women with a strong faith as well. Though we do not do "Christian counseling" as it were, it helps to know that we are both coming from the same place when it comes to certain issues. In fact, my last T, because she understood this about me, recommended spiritual direction at a local retreat center. I have attended several events there and found them most helpful. I am very grateful she referred me. If there is a real disconnect between you and your current T and it is causing issues with your T then perhaps you should consider changing.