Should You Call a Priest or a Therapist?

Do you need a priest or a therapist to assist you? Fr. Scott Bailey reflects on the relationship between psychology and Christian spirituality. Sometimes it is better to call a priest and sometimes we need a therapist. Do you know the limitations of each? Fr. Scott addresses the distinctions and the overlap between psychology and Christian spirituality, focusing on anger, boundaries, codependency, scrupulosity, and suffering. This video will be helpful for any Christian who wants to work through emotional or spiritual issues but is unsure where to turn.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Limitations of a Priest
05:17 Limitations of a Therapist
06:55 Dealing with Anger
07:43 Boundary issues
08:10 Codependency
08:52 Scrupulosity
09:54 Dealing with Suffering
10:39 Conclusion

Other great resources on the relationship between psychology and Christian spirituality:
St. Raphael's Counseling blog - https://straphaelcounseling.com/blog/

Your Faithful Therapist YouTube Channel - @yourfaithfultherapist6897

Mari Pablo on Ascension Presents YouTube Channel - Mari Pablo

Fulton Sheen's book Peace of Soul - https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Soul-Ful...

Risen Christ Catholic Parish - https://risenchristchurch.org
Archdiocese of Denver

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