[jarian]

I was talking to my Dad last night and mentioned that I wanted to see a therapist. I chose a Christian therapist because I would prefer to share my thoughts with someone who shares my faith. Background on my father~he and I met when I was seventeen and he is a minister. We are close now, but sometimes I get irritated by him. Anyway, he told me that was rediculous and if I have issues/problems, I need to share them with God and talk to him, since he is a minister, but not a therapist. I don't have huge problems, however, sometimes I just don't want to discuss certain things with my family, because their opinions will be biased. What is so wrong with being a Christian and seeing a therapist? I know I can pray and talk to God, but what is so wrong about wanting to have a therapist? I think therapy is a good thing. He says that I'm putting my trust in "man" and not God. I don't believe that. My Dad always thinks he's right because he is a minister. Sometimes I hate discussing spiritual things with him because I feel like he just doesn't understand. This is really just a vent and I felt I could discuss it here.

[bajj]

I see no problem with a Christian seeing a therapist. My preacher says they are another one of God's tools to our well-being. ((((jarian))))

[jarian]

Thanks. That's how I feel. God gives us all different ministries and He calls some people to minister, teach, counsel, etc.

[millie58]

Your father is from a generation of people who don't (or at least didn't) believe in therapy, especially for black folks.

[jarian]

Originally Posted by millie58

Your father is from a generation of people who don't (or at least didn't) believe in therapy, especially for black folks.

I told him that. My grandma is the same way. I don't know what it is about blacks and therapy. Some blacks (I'm speaking from personal experience) act as if it's some kind of voodoo. LOL