Faith and Counseling

T Time: Spiritual conversations For, With and About Women.

We think it is safe to say, 2020 was a challenging year for everyone. People were experiencing enforced social isolation, depression and anxiety were at an all-time high and more. However, those things don't just disappear because of a new year. On this T Time, we discuss the importance of seeking professional counseling, knowing when you need to seek counseling and the stigmas behind faith and counseling.

00:09 Twanna introduces special guest Felice Hightower Britt, who is a licensed professional counselor.

02:05 Felice shares her experience with how she became a licensed counselor.

04:37 Twanna points out that many biblical scholars think counseling and psychotherapy violate the Bible's integrity and asks Felice her views on this.

05:26 Felice explains her personal experience with avoiding counseling when she needed it most and how she learned that Christ, in Scripture, shares how he has sent counselors for his people.

09:14 Felice also explains the importance of taking your issues to God first and then seeking a counselor.

11:36 Felice lists out signs people can look for to see if they need counseling.

14:34 Twanna and Felice discuss good ways to find the right counselor for you.

17:49 Felice breaks down the impact COVID-19 has had on Americans, in particular during 2020.

21:02 Felice shines a light on the difficulty of being single during social distancing and encourages singles to find purpose in this time.

23:53 Felice shares the benefits of counseling and what someone could get out of it.

29:12 Twanna asks if counselors need counselors.

32:55 Felice closes in prayer.

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