Faith and Counseling

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. 

0:09 Twanna introduces special guest Felice Hightower Britt, who is a licensed professional counselor. 

2:05 Felice shares her experience with how she became a licensed counselor. 

4:37 Twanna points out that many biblical scholars think counseling and psychotherapy violate the Bible's integrity and asks Felice her views on this. 

5:26 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. 

9:14 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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