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
Therapist's Desk
Writings from the desk of Catholic therapist, Thomas Schmierer.
Science vs. Pseudoscience: How to Avoid Being Duped by Junk “Science”
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”
Approved Therapist Referral | Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego | eTherapyFinder.com
Thomas Schmierer, LMFT is a Catholic therapist who first became an approved referral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego on November 16, 2017. On that date, he was approved by the Director of the Diocesan Office for Social Ministry to be listed as a Diocesan affiliate on the (now defunct) eTherapyFinder.com therapist profile listing website. Thomas is a Benedictine … [Read more...] about Approved Therapist Referral | Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego | eTherapyFinder.com
Summary of Born Only Once by Conrad W. Baars, M.D.
This article provides a summary of Born Only Once by Conrad Baars, M.D., a book that is not just a "must read" for every Catholic therapist and therapy client, but for every Catholic. Below, you will find the structure and a summary of the contents of the book. Structure and Contents Dedication Baars' dedicates the book to too many people to include in this summary, … [Read more...] about Summary of Born Only Once by Conrad W. Baars, M.D.
Catholic Book Review of Born Only Once by Conrad W. Baars, M.D.
Born Only Once by Conrad Baars, M.D. is not just a "must read" for every Catholic therapist and therapy client, but for every Catholic. As Christians, we are called to love God and neighbor (Cf. Mt. 22:37-40). In this book, Dr. Baars explains: (1) what has gone wrong when we find ourselves unable to love from an emotionally mature stance, (2) what is first necessary in order … [Read more...] about Catholic Book Review of Born Only Once by Conrad W. Baars, M.D.
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