If you needed psychological help who would you rather go to?
2006-11-01 19:14:09 · 15 answers · asked by Nikki Tesla 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
sorry or priest rabbi etc. depending on your religion/beliefs.
2006-11-01 19:14:54 · update #1
My advice is free, but not necessarily good. Thanks for asking. ;)
2006-11-01 19:19:33 · update #2
Ahhh, I had to make this choice many years ago. I was a member of the church for most of my life, went to Sunday school for years and NEVER missed a Sunday in church.
My preacher/minister also had to do basic counselling and Pyschology 1/2 at uni, so I felt pretty safe in going to him. Well, he followed the church official position, and TREATED me for homosexuality.
After years of pain, depression etc. I eventually went to a psychologist. Though the psychologist was also a committed christian, he could tell me that I can not be CURED.
B very carefull not to ask your preacher to do what he is not qualified to do.
2006-11-01 19:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That question also depends on your state of mind, and whether or not you are open to the possibility that while a religious person will hold your confidence, a professional counselor can and/or will inform the proper authorities and/or medical staff if they think your problems are a danger to your well being or the well being of other people. I have been a non-denominational spiritual counselor for over 5 years, and while I have never dealt with anyone truly harmful, I have had to talk some people out of difficult situations. So it's really a matter of preference.
2006-11-01 19:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends. For the most in- depth stuff, you need a trained professional counselor, I found the best of both worlds in a Christian counselor.Preacher is helpful for first-aid type stuff & to help you through an effective depression (ie, death of a loved one, etc), but if you have a scarred past or PTSD, clinical depression, etc, sooner or later you'll want the professional help as well. Prayer & best wishes to your healing process.
2006-11-01 19:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by gettin'real 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather go to a professional counselor.....tho I fully appreciate there are a lot of people who find better help by talking to their preacher.
2006-11-01 19:17:23 · answer #4 · answered by Joshua 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My belief is that there's no better help than Faith,
so I'd lean toward going to a Preacher.
2006-11-01 19:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Counselor
2006-11-01 20:40:18 · answer #6 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the nature of the problem, either is acceptable. For example, if it is drug or alcholol related than a secular counseling service would be preferred.
If you are having a problem with child pornography be sure to ask your local Priest.
2006-11-01 19:26:56 · answer #7 · answered by la_karaoke 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A Rabbi.
2006-11-01 19:17:23 · answer #8 · answered by JustJane 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Profession counselor for emotional or mental etc. problems. Spiritual advisor for spiritual questions. Me, both, I need all the help I can get.
2006-11-01 19:16:54 · answer #9 · answered by Hey Polly 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think il speak 2 a priest
2006-11-01 19:44:11 · answer #10 · answered by 2D1iLuV 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋