Dr. Gregory Bottaro
Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic psychologist, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute and creator of the CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism (CPMAP). Before he was married, he was a Franciscan Friar for 4 years under the mentorship of Fr. Benedict Groeschel. He's now married with 8 kids under 12.
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...
Feb 6, 2024 | Dating, Healing, Healthy Living, Relationships
Just because infatuation isn’t always love, that doesn’t mean it’s not important when it comes to relationships. Let’s talk about why. Infatuation vs. Love It’s pretty obvious to anyone with a pulse over the age of 12 that there is a major...
Feb 5, 2024 | Gender and Sexuality, Homosexuality, Identity
I’m sharing my thoughts on Cardinal Dolan’s recent message and clearing up some of the confusion surrounding the topics of sexual identity, identity, and sexuality. Cardinal Dolan, a public figure and leader in the Church Cardinal Dolan has certainly been...
Feb 4, 2024 | Communication, Femininity, Masculinity, Relationships
It’s beautiful to see how the differences between men and women can complement one another and come together in service of a greater purpose. March: Women’s History Month The month of March is designated in the U.S. as “Women’s History...
