In ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) and ACDH (Adult Children of Dysfunctional Homes) meetings, we often hear about people doing IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy. So I decided to do a little research and discovered Souls and Hearts founded by Dr. Peter...
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Acceptance as the Answer to All Our Problems: Part 2
| Catholic Psychology, Psychology & Therapy, Therapy | 0 Comments
In part one of this series, I wrote about the recovery principle of acceptance and how through acceptance we can begin to live “life on life’s terms.” Yet, how can we practically live “life on life’s terms”? Philosophers divide knowledge into theoretical and practical...
Recovery Insights on the Gift and Challenge of Loving Family
| Family, Loved One of an Addict, Psychology & Therapy, Therapy | 0 Comments
This past summer, I’ve been able to return home for weddings on three separate occasions. And my parents came out to visit me after one of the weddings, too. So, despite being a few states away, I’ve gotten to see my parents quite a bit this past summer. One of my...
How Forgiveness Has Played a Crucial Role in My Recovery
| Family, Loved One of an Addict, Mercy, Psychology & Therapy, Therapy | 0 Comments
My journey to recovery began with forgiving my dad. After he passed away in April 2020, I knew there was still bitterness and resentment in my heart toward him and I wanted to be free from it. The forgiveness process was painfully beautiful, and it showed me how safe...
What Is Spiritual Direction and Why Does It Matter?
| God, Psychology & Therapy, Spiritual Tools, Sponsorship/Mentorship, Therapy | 0 Comments
As I have grown in my understanding of sacred Scripture and matured in my relationship with Jesus I have come to appreciate the value of spiritual direction. As Saint Paul reminds us when he tells us, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians...
The Extraordinary Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration (Part 2)
| Eucharist, Mercy, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer, Psychology & Therapy, Sacraments, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments, Therapy | 0 Comments
In the first article of this two-part series, I shared with you the benefits of regularly participating in an hour of Eucharistic adoration and offered some advice on how to fully experience freedom from sin, temptation, and addiction. I want to now explain how...
Understanding Sexual Addiction as a “Courtship Disorder”
| Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Psychology & Therapy, Sex/Pornography | 0 Comments
Not too long ago, I was sitting at the bar following a volleyball match, when I was awakened to a moment I needed to spend with my soul. As I found myself alone, left by my teammates who all had gone home, I was quietly attuned to the television, which was playing the...
How a Mental Health Disorder Can Greatly Affect Our Recovery
| Psychology & Therapy, Therapy | 0 Comments
In some of my previous articles, I may have mentioned my diagnosis with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) but I haven’t really written about it at great length. Nor have I articulated it in reference to my recovery journey. I’m convinced both in my experience of...
A Reflection on Attachment, Addiction, Psychology, and Spiritual Formation: Part Four
| Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Other Addictions, Psychology & Therapy, The Twelve Steps | 1 Comment
Attachment, as we have seen in previous articles (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three), is central to addiction, recovery, and spiritual growth. But what do St. Ignatius and St. John of the Cross mean by “attachments”? And how does that tie to our recovery from...
Clearing up the Stigma: My Experience at Inpatient Rehab
| Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Psychology & Therapy, The Twelve Steps | 0 Comments
Recently, I was having dinner with a friend who was describing a close friend’s sudden collapse of character, which included behaviors and activities that weren’t congruent with this person’s normal character. As a layman, I can’t diagnose the situation but it...