Catholic Counselors Blog
Insights on faith, psychology, and the Catholic vision of the whole person.
Teach Your Kids How to Handle Big Emotions the Catholic Way
If you have kids, whether they’re toddlers or teens, you’re living with people whose emotions sometimes get away from them. And when that happens, guess who gets to wrangle the fallout? Many parents use one of two strategies to handle
Don’t Settle for a Small Life; Practice Magnanimity Instead
The 2022 film Father Stu tells the true story of Stuart Long’s improbable journey to becoming a Catholic priest. After a hard childhood, he struggles with alcoholism as he restlessly pursues greatness, first as a boxer, then as an aspiring
Worried about What Might Happen Tomorrow? Take These 3 Steps Toward a Calmer, Trusting Response
Quick quiz: Would you rather… …be interviewed about your life on live national television? …hold a public meeting with a roomful of your angry constituents? …compete as an elite athlete for
Big Decision? Don’t Wait for God to Text the Answer; Try These Questions Instead
Rindy had prayed a nine-day novena to St. Thérèse. She had prayed the rosary nightly. She had asked God, plainly and repeatedly, to help her decide whether to go back to her job after her maternity leave or stay at
Is Your Kid Having a Hard Time? Look for Horses Before Zebras
It seems like everyone on social media has a hot take on what’s causing your child’s behavior problems: ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, hormone deficiencies, vitamin deficiencies. Sometimes, those diagnoses are spot-on, say Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak, hosts
Are Political Arguments Ruining Your Family Relationships? Here’s How to Change the Dynamic
Rose and her 28-year-old son get together regularly, often to cook or bake—an activity they both enjoy. That’s the good part. Unfortunately, their time together often ends up spoiled by political arguments. “Our conversations always seem to devolve into political
What To Do When Your Adult Child Goes ‘No Contact’
It’s been more than ten years since Patricia’s 49-year-old daughter last had contact with her—no phone calls, no visits. Now, her 32-year-old son has cut off contact, too, leaving Patricia anguished and worried about his ongoing medical condition. “I’ve been
Even Jesus Had Needs; Here’s How to Make Sure Yours Get Met
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that mind reading isn’t a real thing. If it were, maybe we would get the help and support we need without having to say anything. Until someone invents a mind-reading device, though, we’re going
Helping Your Kids Discern the Big Decisions
As Karen’s high school age daughter began looking at colleges, she set her heart on a large school across the country. That worried Karen, who felt that her daughter, though a good kid, was more of a follower than a
Feeling Stuck? Choose Curiosity over Caution
Three years after his retirement, Michael still found himself at loose ends; most days he found himself on the couch, listening to the radio or praying a rosary, wondering whether this was all there was now. That’s when he called