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Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

Why Truth Matters in Psychology: A Catholic Therapist’s View on Objective Reality and Healing

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In 2006, when I entered my graduate program in marriage and family therapy (MFT), I was skeptical of secular psychology, and rightly so. How could I not be when it sometimes affirmed the “goodness” of grave evils? I knew intuitively to mistrust it, but there was something more than intuition guiding me. This article outlines the principles guiding my work, not as abstract … [Read more...] about Why Truth Matters in Psychology: A Catholic Therapist’s View on Objective Reality and Healing

What Can I Do About My Child’s Meltdowns, Misbehavior and Violence?

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A reader wrote: I would love it if you could address how parents are supposed to handle children who become unglued and out of control. My family is currently struggling with this issue, and I feel like my child’s behavior is hijacking our peace and scaring his siblings. I’m actively trying to get him help, but so far, we’ve hit roadblocks and are feeling desperate. I first … [Read more...] about What Can I Do About My Child’s Meltdowns, Misbehavior and Violence?

Gottman Method Marital Therapy: A Model Worthy of Our Trust?

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When it comes to selecting the most scientifically grounded approach to marital therapy, the Gottman Method stands out as a top contender. Developed by Dr. John Gottman, a highly respected researcher in the field of relationships, this method is rooted in decades of rigorous research and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Unlike many other therapy models, which may rely … [Read more...] about Gottman Method Marital Therapy: A Model Worthy of Our Trust?

Science vs. Pseudoscience: How to Avoid Being Duped by Junk “Science”

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A sucker may be born every day, but you don’t need to be that sucker today or any day. In a capitalistic economy like ours, snake oil salesmen are everywhere looking to earn a fast dollar from gullible consumers. In such an economy, it is especially important for consumers to be able to clearly separate safe, effective products and services from ones that are harmful or do not … [Read more...] about Science vs. Pseudoscience: How to Avoid Being Duped by Junk “Science”

009: Straight Thinking About Sexual Identity — Katrina Zeno

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Do you have a daughter who feels more like a boy than a girl and wants to have a sex change?  Or do you maybe have a son who came home from college last Thanksgiving and shared the news over the turkey dinner: “Mom, Dad, I’m gay”?  If you are a parent who is facing or has faced one of these difficult and very modern situations, you might be as, if not more, confused … [Read more...] about 009: Straight Thinking About Sexual Identity — Katrina Zeno