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Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

The Healing and Peace Prayer for Deep, Self-Centered Hurts: An Adaptation of the Peace Prayer of St. Francis

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Additions to Peace Prayer of St. Francis by Thomas Schmierer, LMFTCreated in 2019 | Last updated: 4/8/2025 Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;Where there is hatred, let me sow love;Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is error, the truth;Where there is doubt, the faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light;And where there is sadness, … [Read more...] about The Healing and Peace Prayer for Deep, Self-Centered Hurts: An Adaptation of the Peace Prayer of St. Francis

Guest Appearance on Relevant Radio’s Marriage Unhindered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 [SEE UPDATE]

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Thomas Schmierer, LMFT will be a guest on Relevant Radio's call-in show, Marriage Unhindered with Host Doug Hinderer, MA LMFT on March 17, 2026, at 3pm PT. Listen live by clicking here. UPDATE: THOMAS WAS ASKED TO RESCHEDULE HIS APPEARANCE ON THE SHOW, SO HE WILL NOT BE ON IT TODAY. HE APOLOGIZES FOR WASTING YOUR TIME WITH THIS SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT. … [Read more...] about Guest Appearance on Relevant Radio’s Marriage Unhindered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 [SEE UPDATE]

Why “What Exists” Matters in Psychology: A Catholic Therapist’s View on Metaphysics, Ontology, and Healing

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This is the second article in a series on what lies “under the hood” of my therapy as a specifically Catholic therapist. By “under the hood”, I mean the principles that are almost never mentioned during sessions because doing so would detract from the practical work of psychotherapeutic healing, even though these principles guide all my work with clients. These principles also … [Read more...] about Why “What Exists” Matters in Psychology: A Catholic Therapist’s View on Metaphysics, Ontology, and Healing

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?