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How to Support Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health: Understanding, Communication, and Healing
In this video, we explore how to love and support those struggling with mental health, whether they are family members or close friends. We discuss the importance of seeking to understand their experiences and challenges before offering advice or solutions. The video emphasizes effective communication strategies, such as active listening and asking clarifying questions, to ensure that both parties feel understood. Additionally, we cover the necessity of setting boundaries and the importance of mutual healing. Join the conversation, leave your thoughts and questions in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you found this helpful. God bless.
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Partnering with your Intrusive Thoughts?
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In this video, I dive into the intriguing topic of partnering with your intrusive thoughts. If you've been following my channel, you know I've touched on this in different ways before. However, today, we’re taking a closer look at how to approach these thoughts with curiosity, compassion, and tenderness. Imagine treating these thoughts as if they were a little kid trying to get your attention, ...
Partnering with Your Scruples?
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In this video I discuss the concept of 'partnering with scrupulosity'. Scrupulous parts of us need compassion and healing, not to dictate our lives, but to begin the healing process. We can build a partnership with this part of ourselves to understand its fears and needs. This video talks about how scrupulosity might be rooted in distorted understandings of God's grace and love and that scruple...
Announcement! New Catholic Group Practice in California
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Are you struggling with mental health challenges but want help aligned with your Catholic faith? The Catholic Therapy Center of California is a growing group practice of licensed and registered associate Catholic therapists offering remote sessions throughout California, with some in-person availability as well. Our Mission: A holistic approach to healing the human person through the power of t...
Understanding Spiritual Bypassing
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In this video, we delve into the concept of spiritual bypassing in therapy and faith, where individuals use faith as a shortcut to avoid confronting negative emotions and trauma. I discuss the dangers of oversimplifying complex issues like suffering and trauma with superficial faith responses. Join me as I emphasize the importance of self-reflection and active engagement in the healing process....
Being Around Those Who Have Hurt You
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In this video, we tackle the challenging topic of interacting with people who have hurt us. I discuss the vital role of discernment, forgiveness, and setting boundaries in such situations. Learn why forgiveness doesn't always equate to reconciliation and how prioritizing your personal safety and boundaries is crucial. Join me as I encourage you to explore your emotions, journal your feelings, a...
Abundance of Healing? Your Baptismal Identity
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In this video, we explore the profound significance of being a beloved son or daughter of our Heavenly Father and its pivotal role in the healing process. Join me as I delve into: Understanding God's Abundance and Healing: Discover why recognizing ourselves as beloved children of God is essential for our Christian life and healing journey. Learn how forgetting who God is can hinder our healing ...
Understanding and Healing Your Inner Critics
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In this video, I dive into the concept of Parts work, which involves understanding the different inner voices we have that can either support or criticize us. I talk about how these inner critics may have developed from past experiences of wounded-ness and how we can show compassion towards them. I also touch on the idea of inner parents, such as an inner critic or neglector, and how we can wor...
Trauma and Yoga? Connecting With Our God-Given Body
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In this video I explore if yoga can serve as a tool for healing trauma within a Catholic anthropology. I also tackle important spiritual considerations, from a Catholic perspective, regarding the practice of yoga and its origins. Key Highlights: 🙏 Spiritual Concerns: Explore the nuanced discussion surrounding the compatibility of yoga with Catholic beliefs, addressing concerns regarding its spi...
Healing Through A Broken Church?
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In this video, I dive into the theme of healing through community and the transformative power of vulnerability in nurturing relationships and encountering God's love. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I stress the significance of opening up, seeking support from those around us, and relying on God's guidance for our healing journey. Drawing from personal experiences and observations...
Good Theology Shapes Good Mental Health
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Dive into the transformative power of solid theology in your mental health in our latest video. Explore how faulty God images impact our self-perception and contribute to struggles like scrupulosity, OCD, and anxiety. Discover how embracing good solid Catholic theology enables us to encounter the true reflection of God within ourselves, fostering a profound sense of core beloved-ness and goodne...
How to Stop Mind Reading 101
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Join us as we tackle the art of mind reading, not the supernatural kind, but the mental traps that keep us stuck in worst-case scenarios. Discover practical tips for staying present, challenging negative thoughts, and embracing the truth that others' opinions don't define us. Let's break free from the mind-reading madness and live in the peace God intended!
What are Intrusive Thoughts?
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In this video I'll delve into the concept of intrusive thoughts, shedding light on how they can be a source of distress. I'll provide examples of these unsettling thoughts, emphasizing that they don't necessarily reflect our true desires. I'll explain how these thoughts serve as a mechanism for our minds to test and safeguard ourselves. Join me in exploring the complexities of intrusive thought...
Preparing for Difficult Conversations
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In this video I talk about how to prepare for having difficult conversations, conflict resolution and fraternal corection! Healing Anxiety Course is available today for $225 at: adamcrossmft.com/healinganxiety/ New Catholic Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - Danielle Enriquez, AMFT 128151: www.catholictherapists.com/danielle-enriquez-mft
Navigating Self Doubt
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In this video I talk about how to navigate self doubt, especially in the midst of anxiety and scrupulosity. Healing Anxiety Course is available today for $225 at: adamcrossmft.com/healinganxiety/ New Catholic Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - Danielle Enriquez, AMFT 128151: www.catholictherapists.com/danielle-enriquez-mft
Catholic Therapist Updates! (New Associates, Healing Anxiety Course, and more!)
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Catholic Therapist Updates! (New Associates, Healing Anxiety Course, and more!)
Healing Anxiety Course
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Healing Anxiety Course
Does God Heal Mental Illness?
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Does God Heal Mental Illness?
Don't Panic! You Might Panic!
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Don't Panic! You Might Panic!
Does God Permit Lukewarmness?
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Does God Permit Lukewarmness?
Intrusive Thoughts & the Smoke Alarm
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Intrusive Thoughts & the Smoke Alarm
Does God Want to Heal My Anxiety?
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Does God Want to Heal My Anxiety?
A Healthy, Holy Lent & Lenten Retreat (ft. Michael Gasparro)
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A Healthy, Holy Lent & Lenten Retreat (ft. Michael Gasparro)
Being Your Own Best Friend
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Being Your Own Best Friend
Identity Lies
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Identity Lies
Are You Receptive of God's Love?
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Are You Receptive of God's Love?
Why You're Procrastinating
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Why You're Procrastinating
Accepting Intrusive Thoughts
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Accepting Intrusive Thoughts
Shameful vs. Healthy Sexual Desires
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Shameful vs. Healthy Sexual Desires
Therapy as Substitute Parenting?
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Therapy as Substitute Parenting?