reply to this post: Faith plays a vital role in my vision for my future work in psychology and mental well-being. As a Christian and someone who values spirituality, I see faith as a guide for showing compassion, patience, and empathy to my patients. While professional ethics often require setting boundaries between personal beliefs and therapy, my faith can influence my behavior. For example, reflective practices, such as pausing to seek wisdom beyond myself, can enhance my ability to listen and provide care that respects each person's dignity (Baucke & Seifert, 2022). This doesn't mean imposing beliefs but practicing humility and service in ways that reflect Christ's example of love and care. Additionally, faith influences how I view community-based approaches to mental health. Williams et al. (2014) mention that programs that integrate spirituality with mental health education, such as the Promoting Emotional Well-being and Spirituality (PEWS) initiative in African American churches, show that faith-based environments can reduce stigma and encourage treatment-seeking for conditions like depression. This highlights how working with faith communities can expand my practice, offering culturally sensitive and spiritually affirming support. My faith shapes my practice by reminding me that healing must address the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. As I prepare to enter the field, I aim to honor diverse beliefs while staying true to the values of compassion, respect, and service that my faith instills in me. But all of this must be done without forgetting that everyone has their own beliefs and religions, which must be respected.