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The Benefits of Dry January: A Path to Temperance, Self-Control, and Resilience
Mental Health

The Benefits of Dry January: A Path to Temperance, Self-Control, and Resilience

Posted on: December 29, 2024January 8, 2025

As we welcome the new year, many of us look for ways to reset, refresh, and recalibrate. Among the most popular resolutions is Dry January, the annual challenge […]

Finding Hope in Grief and Purpose in Suffering through the Resurrection
Mental Health / Resources / Theology

Finding Hope in Grief and Purpose in Suffering through the Resurrection

Posted on: December 3, 2024December 28, 2024

Last week, we experienced a death in the family and traveled to be with loved ones. The loss was sudden, unexpected, and brought about an array of emotions. […]

Loving Through Difference: Encourage Ministry
Mental Health / Relationships / Sex & Gender

Loving Through Difference: Encourage Ministry

Posted on: November 19, 2024March 20, 2025

As a Catholic therapist, my journey of walking with others through their struggles has always been deeply intertwined with my faith. Each day, I am reminded that my […]

What It Means to Be a Woman: Insights from Mulieris Dignitatem
John Paul II / Mental Health / Womanhood

What It Means to Be a Woman: Insights from Mulieris Dignitatem

Posted on: November 8, 2024March 20, 2025

In the modern world, questions about identity, purpose, and vocation are central to the experience of every human being. For women, these questions are often framed within the […]

The 2024 Election: Navigating Divisive Times with Charity
Mental Health

The 2024 Election: Navigating Divisive Times with Charity

Posted on: November 1, 2024December 28, 2024

Election season can stir up strong emotions. Whether it’s debates over policies, candidates, or the future direction of the country, the tension is palpable. Conversations around elections often […]

Book Review: A Place to Belong: Letters from Catholic Women
Identity / Mental Health / Sex & Gender / Womanhood

Book Review: A Place to Belong: Letters from Catholic Women

Posted on: October 31, 2024December 28, 2024

In A Place to Belong: Letters from Catholic Women, edited by Corynne Staresinic, curates a beautiful collection of personal stories, reflections, and letters written by Catholic women from […]

Finding Balance as a Catholic Working Wife and Mother
Marriage / Mental Health / Parenting

Finding Balance as a Catholic Working Wife and Mother

Posted on: October 19, 2024December 28, 2024

As Catholics, we are called to live out our vocations—whether that’s as a parent, spouse, professional, or member of the Church—faithfully and joyfully. The balancing act is not […]

Being a Mom of Four Under Five: Setting Realistic Expectations and Practicing Self-Compassion
Marriage / Mental Health / Parenting

Being a Mom of Four Under Five: Setting Realistic Expectations and Practicing Self-Compassion

Posted on: October 17, 2024December 28, 2024

Having four kids under five years old is a unique, beautiful, and sometimes chaotic experience. From the early mornings full of demands to the never-ending messes and emotional […]

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Book Review / Marriage / Mental Health / Relationships / Resources

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Posted on: October 15, 2024December 28, 2024

In a world that is often characterized by busyness, emotional demands, and relational complexity, setting healthy boundaries is a skill that many of us struggle to master. Boundaries: […]

Book Review: Sherry Turkle’s Work on Technology and Disconnection
Book Review / Identity / Mental Health

Book Review: Sherry Turkle’s Work on Technology and Disconnection

Posted on: October 12, 2024December 28, 2024

Sherry Turkle, a professor of social studies of science and technology at MIT, has become a leading voice in examining the intersection of technology, human interaction, and self-identity. […]

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