Feb 13, 2024 | Dating, Relationships
There are so many lists of tips and tricks for dating, and so many opinions on what to look for in a spouse that I decided to boil everything down to one very simple idea, and that is the importance of friendship in marriage. The Essence of a Successful Marriage...
Feb 13, 2024 | Communication, Faith, Human Dignity, Popular, Relationships
In this excerpt from the Being Human Podcast, Dr. Bottaro discusses why we should try to listen with curiosity to opinions held by “the other side,” something Jesus Himself has taught us to do. Excerpt from Being Human Podcast Episode #123: Fake...
Feb 12, 2024 | Anxiety, Body-Spirit Integration, Catholic Mindfulness, Catholic Psychology, Popular, Trust
We aren’t just spiritual beings. Rather, we’re human beings, which means we have both a spirit and a body. And that is why body spirit integration is so important for our growth. Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. All things are passing...
Feb 9, 2024 | Human Dignity, Popular, Relationships
Labeling relationships as “toxic” is widespread right now; let’s take a Catholic approach to difficult relationships and examine why they’re not always meant to be easy. Navigating difficult relationships Why is this relationship so draining?...
Feb 9, 2024 | Catholic Mindfulness, Popular
Recently there have been one or two threads of concern popping up in regard to my teaching of Catholic Mindfulness. As my concern is always to lead people towards greater flourishing through a deepening encounter with Christ, I publish my response here to...
Feb 8, 2024 | Church Crisis, Personality Disorders
The Bishop scandals are deeply disappointing, so let’s talk about what’s at the heart of the problem. The Church’s crisis The US Conference of Bishops FINALLY admitted what the deepest problem is- “Our Church (read- Bishops) is suffering from a...
Feb 8, 2024 | Church Crisis, Homosexuality
Homosexuality is a cross that no heterosexual will ever understand. Let’s make sure we’re treating others as Jesus treated ALL people. Reflecting on Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality First of all let me begin with what this article is not. It is...
Feb 8, 2024 | Dating, Healthy Living, Relationships
Hanging out and dating are two very separate things, and it seems like one is winning out in today’s society. Let’s talk about why dating is so important and why it shouldn’t intimidate men and women! Modern dating culture: hanging out It seems that...
Feb 7, 2024 | Femininity, Masculinity, Relationships
Some gender differences are natural, while others may be enforced by the society we live in. Let’s take a psychological approach to these differences and discuss what we can learn. Verily – “Holding Back Tears” First of all, I would like to...
Feb 6, 2024 | Catholic Mindfulness, Catholic Psychology, Parenting
Let’s get to know Teresa Violette, mentor at CatholicPsych Institute and co-creator of Catholic Mindfulness for students! On Monday, my team and I re-launched our unique program Catholic Mindfulness for Students, so I thought it would be a good time to introduce...
Feb 6, 2024 | Forgiveness, Healthy Living, Positive Psychology
Forgiveness: a call to action Most marketing campaigns have what’s called a “call to action.” You’ll notice on websites trying to sell you something that there is always a button or link that says “buy it now,” “subscribe,” or “learn more.” A call to action is a...
Feb 6, 2024 | Body-Spirit Integration, Catholic Psychology, Femininity
Healthy vs excessive worry You might be surprised to learn that the final post in the series about feminine brain strengths is actually about worry! As a psychologist, I rarely talk about worry as a strength. I should qualify here that I am talking about a little...
Feb 6, 2024 | Body-Spirit Integration, Catholic Psychology, Femininity
What exactly does stayin’ alive mean when it comes to our next superpower of the female brain? Female strength statistics Before diving in to the next “superpower” of the female brain, let’s go through a few statistical facts about women: A...
Feb 6, 2024 | Faith, Healthy Living, Identity
As you make New Year’s resolutions, start from a place of feeling loved and celebrated by God, even in your weaknesses. New Year’s resolutions: the trap of perfection January 1st. The New Year. A time to symbolically start over. When considering what...
Feb 6, 2024 | Healthy Living, Positive Psychology
Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, we can all use a reminder of some simple principles of happiness. Principles of happiness from Pope Francis As we near the end of what has been an unpredictable and difficult year for many, it’s important to recall...
Feb 6, 2024 | Pornography, Relationships
Shedding light on pornography’s destructive nature Most people agree that pornography is not socially acceptable. No one thinks people should talk to their parents about porn or bring it up with friends. There is an inherent sense that guys probably shouldn’t...
Feb 6, 2024 | Body-Spirit Integration, Catholic Psychology, Femininity
Female collaboration as a superpower One day while riding on the train on the way to my office, there was a female conductor. I’ve travelled with a female conductor once before, and both times ended the same way. On the intercom as we reached our...
Feb 6, 2024 | Body-Spirit Integration, Faith, Relationships
Profound Mystery of the Incarnation in Christianity “Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in...
