(April 8, 2019 at 9:33 am)Brian37 Wrote: Are you assuming this is what your therapist will do, or have they already tried selling religion to you?
If they have not done that don't assume they will try. If they have tried to sell you it, tell them to stop. If they do not, and continue to push religion, find another therapist.
This is about you, not them, not their agenda. An ethical therapist will leave their personal beliefs at the door.
I have noticed on thing about you that is consistent when you talk about your relationships with others in general. You worry too much about what others think, and not enough about your own personal mental health. You DO NOT have to want revenge, or start a war with others when you state your feelings to others. Don't be a doormat. You can be civil in telling someone you don't want them to do certain things. But if they do continue, then it is up to you how you respond. You can only control yourself, not others.
The conversation with your therapist can go like this.
Therapist, "Have you thought about going to church?"
You, "That is not my thing, I do want help, I just don't want religion to get it."
If they are ethical they will say
Therapist, "Ok, I can do that."
Or, "Well, I can't do that, but I'd be willing to point you to someone you'd be comfortable with."
If they are simply a fraud peddling religion they'd say,
Therapist," But you need Jesus?Allah/Yahweh."
That is when you simply get up, and walk out, and not feel the slightest bit sorry. It is about YOU, not them.
Thanks
"By simple common sense I don't believe in God, in none"
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin