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Understanding the Similarities Between Gender Dysphoria and Body Dysmorphia
Mental Health / Sex & Gender

Understanding the Similarities Between Gender Dysphoria and Body Dysmorphia

Posted on: February 1, 2025February 2, 2025

Gender Dysphoria and Body Dysmorphia may seem like two distinct psychological conditions, but they share notable similarities in how they manifest and affect a person’s perception of their […]

Why Attachment Matters
Mental Health / Relationships

Why Attachment Matters

Posted on: January 24, 2025January 8, 2025

How Attachment Styles Shape Our Expectations of Relationships: The Impact of Early Experiences Our relationships with others—whether romantic, familial, or friendships—are deeply influenced by the way we formed […]

Book Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Book Review / Mental Health / Resources

Book Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Posted on: January 12, 2025October 24, 2025

In a world that constantly demands more of our time, attention, and energy, it’s easy to feel like we’re running on a never-ending treadmill. Work, family, social obligations, […]

Embracing Uncertainty
Mental Health

Embracing Uncertainty

Posted on: January 10, 2025January 8, 2025

In today’s world, information is ubiquitous. With a few taps on a screen or a voice command, we can access nearly every piece of knowledge imaginable. In this […]

SoulCore: Integrating Faith and Physiology
Mental Health

SoulCore: Integrating Faith and Physiology

Posted on: January 1, 2025January 8, 2025

I have not tried this yet and I am in no way benefitting from this post, but I am intrigued! I just recently came across SoulCore, a ministry […]

How to Make Those New Year’s Resolutions Stick This Time
Mental Health

How to Make Those New Year’s Resolutions Stick This Time

Posted on: December 30, 2024December 28, 2024

As the calendar flips from December to January, we are invited to pause, reflect, and envision the year ahead. It’s a time when people like to leave behind […]

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 […]

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