5/17 - How Faith and Therapy Work Together in the Healing Process
How Faith & Therapy Work Together in the Healing Process Why This Matters As a Christian and faith-based counselor, I am often asked about the integration of faith and therapy. This question is becoming more and more important in our current age. This question matters because studies show that mental health needs are increasing with each passing day. More and more people are suffering from anxiety or depression, social anxiety, or other significant mental health issues. Yet, within the Christian church, people are often unsure of where to turn for help. They find themselves asking, "Do I go and talk to my pastor?" or "Do I reach out to a professional therapist?" And I would say neither answer is 100% correct. Really, it all depends on what each person is dealing with. Historically, there is a sort of tension between Psychology and Theology. In the past, many church leaders believed that psychology and theology could not co...
