23 Complimentary And Alternative Medicines

Pastoral Counseling

This method is usually only used by those who have a strong religious belief system. Instead of seeking the help of a therapist, they look for someone who is affiliated with a religious community, such as a pastor, rabbi, or priest. These counselors often work with psychotherapy and meditation along with prayer and spirituality when dealing with traditional faith communities as it these can help some people living with mental disorders. However, it is important to note that in more extreme cases of mental illnesses, pastoral counseling is often not effective and may even be detrimental.