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Catholic therapist, Thomas Schmierer, reviews various products (e.g. books, audio, etc.) in light of Sacred Tradition and Sacred Doctrine, as applicable.

Summary of Born Only Once by Conrad W. Baars, M.D.

August 5, 2018 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

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.

August 5, 2018 By Thomas Schmierer, Catholic Therapist, LMFT

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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