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
Fundamentals
Catholic therapist, Thomas Schmierer, explains the fundamentals of things, especially of Catholic scientific, philosophical, and theological thinking as pertains to the soundness of various types of psychotherapy and/or other healing modalities.
Why Truth Matters in Psychology: A Catholic Therapist’s View on Objective Reality and Healing
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
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”
Should We Trust the Teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas?
Should we trust the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas to guide us towards our heavenly goal? For those familiar with Aquinas' Summa Theologica the answer is obviously a resounding, emphatic: "Yes!" In the Summa, St. Thomas makes the case that man, both male and female, naturally desire happiness. He claims that ultimate happiness lies in beholding the beatific vision. The … [Read more...] about Should We Trust the Teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas?
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