These answers are meant as a starting point for dealing with issues. It is always best to locate a therapist in your area, and to develop a therapeutic relationship. ProdigalSong does not necessarily endorse or agree with all of the approaches or belief systems represented by the wide range of resources listed. Everyone should use prayerful discernment when choosing counseling or therapy of any kind. Here are some places to start:

• www.findingstone.com/christian
• www.christiantherapist.com
• New Life Ministries – 1.800.NEW.LIFE
• American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
• www.christianrecovery.com
  
  

Q & A with Jim Robinson

Click on the question below to read Jim's answer.

Abandonment

• How do I cope with my abandonment issues?

Alcoholism

• Someone I love is an alcoholic and we both desperately need help.

• I am an adult child of an alcoholic, and have many unresolved issues. What should I do?

AA & Other Groups

• What do you think of Alcoholics Anonymous and other “anonymous” groups?

Bipolar Disorder

• I am in a relationship with someone who has bipolar disorder, and it very hard. I want to understand this illness more, and cope better. What should I do?

• I have bipolar disorder and my life feels out of control. How do I get help?

Childhood Loss

• What do you mean by “unresolved childhood loss” issues?

Co-dependent

• What is co-dependency, and how do I know if I’m in such a relationship? What do I do?

Counseling

• Can you recommend a counselor in my area?

• I had a bad experience with a “Christian counselor.” How do I trust someone again?

Depression

• I am struggling with depression and don’t know where to go from here.

• Someone I love is dealing with depression. How can I help?

Doubts

• I am dealing with a lot of doubts in my Christian walk. How can I strengthen my faith?

• How can God love me when I’ve done such awful things in my life?

Medication

• I’m confused about relying on prescription medication for my depression / bipolar disorder. What do you think?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• I’ve been diagnosed as having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What now?

Recovery

• I am a recovering alcoholic, but struggling with temptation. Can you help me?

Sex Addiction

• I am struggling with sexual addiction. Please help.

Suicidal

• My problems are just overwhelming. I don’t want to live anymore. Help!

Teenager Using Substances

• I have a teenager who has been caught a few times getting drunk and smoking pot. He gets punished, and stays out of trouble for a while. Then he does it again. Is he addicted? Does he need rehab? What do I do?