JustC wrote:
I lived mostly in the western US before - where if you mention religion in the context of your career/workplace it often means you're a bit of a fanatic (everyone else generally avoids discussing it as part of work). Now I live in the Gulf Coast region where I'm finding it's quite the opposite and apparently therapists feel it's not only normal to mention their religious affiliation (which I know is not uncommon with Drs. for the benefit of some patients), but also to make a personal statement about their commitment to their religion and how it guides them in their carrying out their work as a therapist.
Sorry this is so short - I have to head off to work.
Oh ok, I see. It's not really like that here, people just generally keep themselves to themselves. You do have the odd few who shout bible stuff in the middle of town, they try to collar you when you walk past. I find that annoying because it's up to individuals whether or not the choose to believe in a certain religion and I think they're capable of making their own minds up without the aid of shouty people in town.
Religion doesn't bother me, but I don't see why a therapist should bring it into their job, unless a client has stated that they'd find that of particular use. I just feel that if a therapist is good at their job they can help with or without religion. I also think they need to be careful because not everyone will appreciate religion being involved, I certainly wouldn't. I don't know, I just see it as if they believe that's fine but I don't need to know as its none of my business.
11 Jul 2015, 12:15 pm
