

The Importance of Fasting as a Therapist
Note sull'episodio
Dr. Chelsea talks about the importance of fasting as a therapist. Instructions for how people should carry themselves during a fast are given, based on scripture. Examples of why, how, and when fasting was used in the scripture are reviewed from the Old & New Testament. Reasons to fast as therapists are discussed and examples of how to incorporate fasting into personal and professional practice are shared.
Discussion Overview:
- What is fasting and what is not
- Instructions for personal conduct when you fast according to scripture
- What we can learn about fasting from the Old Testament
- What we can learn about fasting from the New Testament
- The importance and benefits of fasting
- Reasons to fast as a therapist
- Examples of how and when to incorporate fasting in personal and professional practice as therapists
Anchor Scriptures:
Matthew 6:16-18
Isaiah 58
Leviticus 16:29-31
Jonah 3:5-10
Joel 2:12-17
2 Samuel 12:16-23
Judges 20:26-28
Ezra 8:21-23
Acts 13:2-3
Acts 14:23
Matthew 4:2-4
Mark 9:28-29
Reflection Question:
Think about how these scriptures can be applied to your practice as a therapist. Let them inspire how you fast, reasons (why you should fast), ideas (of what you should fast for), and when you should fast.
Watch Previous Videos:
EP 4 - From Clients to Souls https://youtu.be/Gyqr2UNZOv8
EP 5 - Spiritual Practices of a Christian Therapist https://youtu.be/VOix4Dp2tBo
EP 6 - Prioritizing God https://youtu.be/6zg0U7zhe8Y
EP 7 - Therapists, Holiness is Still Right! https://youtu.be/h44maqgpAps
EP 8 - Therapist Idolatry: Don’t Steal God’s Glory https://youtu.be/rNcLFM81OsI
EP 9 - Lead Them to the Cross https://youtu.be/wToRsROSZCM
EP 10 - Expect Spiritual Warfare https://youtu.be/n47wjy9T958
EP 11 - Jesus in Healthcare https://youtu.be/ww2dIL5uK7Q
EP 12 - Prayer in Therapy https://youtu.be/h-d8_uO8NoY
Where to Find The Podcast on Social Media:
Instagram & TikTok: @therapistproverbs
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Where to Find Dr. Chelsea:
YouTube: Chelsea Hall, Psy.D. https://www.youtube.com/@drchall
Instagram: @drchelsearps https://www.instagram.com/drchelsearps
Private Practice: Rapha Psychological Services https://raphapsychservices.com