One of the challenges of being a psychologist is the lack of consensus in the mental health field about what it actually means to be “mentally healthy.” Ironically, […]
The Performative Nature of Gender: Judith Butler, Insecurity, and the Struggle for Authenticity
Judith Butler’s gender theory, particularly her concept of gender performativity, has been widely influential in both academic and popular circles. Butler argues that gender is not an innate […]
Attachment Parenting is NOT Attachment Theory: The Importance of Letting Go
Introduction Attachment Theory, first developed by John Bowlby and later expanded by Mary Ainsworth, is a psychological framework that explains the bonds formed between children and their primary […]
Thomas Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
Feeling a Sense of Belonging and the Ability to Ask for Help Reduce the Risk of Suicide Suicide prevention is an urgent and complex issue, one that demands […]
The Hero’s Journey and the Role of Encouragement
The “Hero’s Journey” is a timeless story structure, an archetype that we see in countless myths, books, and films. It’s the tale of an ordinary person called to […]
Getting out of “The Cycle”
I don’t practice a lot of marital therapy, though I enjoy it immensely, and have found Sue Johnson’s Emotional Focused Couple’s Therapy to be the most valuable therapeutic […]
Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween? A Reflection on Faith, Fun, and Family
Every year as October 31st approaches, I hear the same question from friends and fellow Catholics: “Should we really be celebrating Halloween?” It’s a fair question — one […]
Review: How WalletWin Helped Me Heal My Money Mindset
Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the National Eucharistic Congress as a representative for Ruah Woods, a Theology of the Body ministry that offers both […]
The Impact of Anxiety on Adolescent Development
Adolescence is a time when teens are supposed to be developing critical life skills, including self-identity, emotional regulation, and social competence. Anxiety can disrupt this process in several […]
Bluey’s “Rain:” Rupture, Repair, & Presence in Parenting
Bluey has a special way of teaching valuable life lessons, even in the most playful and seemingly simple episodes. Honestly, I could probably write a blog post about […]