As funny as it was to see this “instant therapy spray”, it reminded me of how many broken or even traumatized people think they can become whole without help.
Just like crash diets don’t work, neither does suppression, pasting
on a smile, or living in denial.
“Stopping by to talk to the pastor” doesn’t work
either. I’ve been a minister for 28
years and although I have the utmost respect for pastors, they aren’t the same
as therapists. Pastors give biblical counsel, not therapy – unless they are
also licensed professional therapists. I know a few pastors who have that
training and licensing, but most don’t.
For all the memes on Facebook that say, “Sometimes all the
therapy you need is talking to your best friend,” sometimes you do need more. If
you are dealing with trauma, significant loss and grief, it helps
tremendously to have a person trained in figuring out the solution to your
emotional pain.
I have opened up
completely to close friends over the years. And as insightful and
intelligent and anointed as those friends are – not one of them had training in
detachment issues or were able to recognize or help me with that.
I thank God every day that I found Melissa Richards and
Restoration Counseling. I wouldn’t be at the place I’m at today without that
help.
Instant therapy spray or the equivalent would have never sufficed.
Thank God for help.
*By the way, in addition to her Tampa office, Melissa has
now opened a Miami office. If you are in the south Florida area and are
interested in a therapist who understands and is trained in post-adoption issues, give Restoration Counseling a call. I receive no kick-back for this. I simply pass the info
along because she really helped me and if you live in Tampa or Miami, maybe she
can help you too.