Tommy talks about the role of AI in screening for mental health and the New York school district bringing in early screening for mental health, introduces listeners to Blessed Sára Salkaházi, and answers listener questions about how to reconnect with friends lost due to depression and anxiety, if a good Catholic can practice yoga, and how depression and anxiety impair our memory.
Tommy talks about the power of forgiveness and what to consider when searching for a new therapist, introduces listeners to Saint Angela of Foligno, and answers listener questions about how to cope with a fear of death and loss, how to come back to the Church after an abusive relationship and a loss of one's Catholic community, and how to see God as a loving father when our own fathers here on earth have hurt us.
Tommy talks about Olympic athlete Alexi Pappas' mental health journey and the promising development of mental health start-ups during the pandemic, introduces listeners to Mother Cabrini, and answers listener questions about family members who think mental illness is a weakness, trying to love the Church in the midst of the abuse crisis, and the terms and conditions for using the phrase "nervous breakdown."
Tommy talks about smartphone use and its impact on our mental health, discusses how to stay well during the COVID-19 holiday season, introduces listeners to Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, and answers listener questions about the therapeutic modality known as PSYCH-K, if we should want to continue in our suffering because it brought us closer to God, and what to say when someone suggests having mental health symptoms is a huge blessing that means that we're highly favored by God.
Tommy talks about body dysmorphia in young men and the long-term implications of postpartum depression, introduces listeners to Blessed James Miller, and answers listener questions about how to pray when we're feeling depressed, how to advocate for our mental health needs during pregnancy or the postpartum period, and what to do if your therapist isn't listening to you.
Tommy talks about a bishop who had been open about his mental health and a promising study about video games and mental health, introduces listeners to Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc, and answers listener questions about the Church's role in the mental health world, how therapeutic modalities aren't a one-size-fits-all approach, and how to help teenagers who are anxious on Sunday mornings at Mass.
Tommy talks about detoxing from election anxiety and a recent study suggesting magic mushrooms as treatment for depression, introduces listeners to Servant of God Catherine Doherty, and answers listener questions about seeking out a faith-based therapist, if prayer is always a compulsive act for those living with OCD, and the Catholic approach to responding to a child who identifies as non-binary.
Tommy talks about coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to stop our obsessive habit of doomscrolling, shares a little bit about Saint Martin de Porres, and answers listener questions about how to quiet our inner critic while journaling, the importance of support for families in the aftermath of a mental health crisis, and how to support our kids and their emotional wellbeing when they go off to college.
Tommy talks about the progress on a national mental health crisis line and the importance of physical exercise for good mental health. He shares a little bit about Saint Charles Borromeo and answers listener questions about how to show love to a child with gender dysphoria, how to navigate dating in today's culture, and what to do when a therapist asks a question that we struggle with. Transcript: https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/62
Tommy talks about hypnotherapy and what to do about "Depression Sundowners", shares a little bit about Saint Louis Martin, and answers listener questions about internal family systems therapy, how to handle election-related anxiety, and what to say to a friend who has experienced a miscarriage.
Tommy talks about research into emotional support animals, explores a therapeutic modality known as "reparenting," shares a little bit about Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, and answers listener questions about how someone on the spectrum can cope with stressful social situations, how to help someone who is in denial about their addiction, and how to encourage the importance of a healthy lifestyle without downplaying the importance of seeking professional help when trying to find mental and emotional wel...
Tommy talks about a 2021 NYC Mayoral Candidate sharing his battle with depression, shares the impact of distance learning on those who need school-based mental health care, steps aside to allow Catherine Addington to introduce listeners to Saint Rafael Arnáiz, and answers listener questions about how to pray with ADHD, how to fight feelings of guilt over having mental health symptoms, and how to be our authentic selves in a parish community.
Tommy talks about a recent report on the state of Black mental health in 2020 America and the process behind why someone might be placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold, shares some insights about Servant of God Dorothy Day, and answers listener questions about intrusive thoughts being "good" or "bad", how to stay healthy on social media, and the problem with Catholics recommending a priest over a therapist for one's mental health needs.
Tommy talks about an effort by a local police department to grow in mental health awareness and discusses the importance of Mental Health First Aid training, shares some insights about Saint Rose of Lima, and answers listener questions about the importance of friendship, how to experience and cope with extreme emotions in a healthy way, and if our birth order within our family impacts our personality throughout our lives.
Tommy talks about the importance of maternal mental health services and a project that seeks to provide an alternative to calling 911 for a mental health crisis, shares some insights about Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and answers listener questions about Bipolar Disorder and the consecrated life, how to recognize and address burnout, and how to rebuild a relationship after a loved one attempts suicide. See more episodes of SDP and other great podcasts at https://www.grexly.com/ Support Grexly at ht...
Tommy talks about how to advocate for yourself when seeking care, shares some startling mental health statistics about LGBTQ youth, introduces listeners to Saint Alphonsa Muttathupandathu, and answers listener questions about life after trauma, if it's wrong to avoid certain spiritual practices because of scrupulosity, and how to balance helping others while taking care of yourself.
Tommy discusses a Christian pastor's tweet about people not needing medication or therapy, talks about an Australian effort to fight for mental health justice, shares some thoughts on Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, and answers listener questions about spiritual abuse within parishes, how to work through feeling guilty for past sins, and why in the world the Gospel of Matthew uses the word "lunatic."
Tommy talks about the limits of confidentiality in therapy, discusses the process for how to get help once you realize you need it, introduces listeners to Saint Zélie Martin, and answers listener questions about all or nothing thinking, if the Church's teaching on marriage leads to co-dependent relationships, and how to work through emotions after scandal comes to your parish.
Tommy talks about how we can finally get a good night's sleep, discusses how the COVID pandemic has impacted those suffering with dementia, introduces listeners to Blessed Elizabeth Canori Mora, and answers listener questions about helping a loved one with body image issues, finding a relationship with God after an experience of religious trauma, and helping a loved one with mental illness be willing to seek the help they need.
Tommy talks about COVID-related changes to sleep/exercise/smoking/alcohol use, explores what to do about bullying, introduces listeners to Blessed Bartolo Longo, and answers listener questions about wanting to find room in Catholic spirituality for our emotions, flaws, and weaknesses; how to handle the fallout from an episode of Borderline Personality Disorder; and how to find a way forward as an adult when our parents divorce.
Tommy talks about Colorado's COVID-related mental health crisis data and a new initiative started by rapper G-Herbo, introduces listeners to Blessed Clara Isabella Fornari, and answers listener questions about pornography addiction, if taking medication for mental health symptoms is a sign of weakness, and how emotions during pregnancy impact our children moving forward.
Tommy talks about Kim Kardashian's recent comments about mental illness, discusses a study on breathing techniques from Yale, shares a story about Saint Vincent de Paul, and answers listener questions about orthorexia, navigating a relationship while experiencing Harm OCD, and how to heal after experiencing abuse from a helping professional.
Tommy talks about how making your bed won't fix your mental illness and discusses how to cope with dissociation, introduces listeners to Blessed Laura Vicuña, and answers listener questions about to help a loved one be open to mental health treatment, what a manic episode looks like, and how to navigate a friend sharing news about a history of abuse.
Tommy talks about the burning of a Catholic parish by a man with mental illness and discusses the need for pro-mental health protections in the current conversations about policing. He also shares a bit about Blessed Miguel Pro and answers listener questions about how to handle feelings of guilt about our mental-health induced behaviors, the benefits of emotional support animals, and how to help a child with ADHD make it through the Mass.
Tommy talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and managing anxiety when making big decisions, introduces listeners to Venerable Augustus Tolton, and answers listener questions about showing mercy to someone who traumatized us, the connection between our faith and our recovery from substance dependence, and whether God wants us to suffer without relief and just offer it up. Visit www.grexly.com to listen to more episodes of Saint Dymphna's Playbook and discover other great podcasts!
Tommy talks about attachment styles, discusses deep breathing to relieve anxiety, introduces listeners to Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, and answers listener questions about feeling guilty over being estranged from a sibling, psychosis vs. demonic possession, and how to cope with something a friend said that left us feeling rattled.
Tommy talks about personality tests and how the suffering of others impacts his life as a therapist, introduces listeners to Servant of God Elizabeth Clarisse Lange, and answers listener questions about self-harm, how to stop second-guessing ourselves, and if there's anything special about a Catholic therapist.
Tommy talks about journaling for mental health, discusses how to manage a 9-year-old's anger outbursts, introduces listeners to Blessed Concepción Cabrera de Armida, and answers listener questions about feeling anxious about life after the lockdowns, weather-related anxiety, and fears about suffering the same mental health and neurological conditions as our parents.
Tommy talks about how depression and a religious vocation can co-exist, discusses steps to take when we need therapy but can't get to a therapist, introduces listeners to Saint Maturinus, and answers listener questions about how to handle a conversation with a non-Catholic therapist, how to manage a relationship with an estranged family member, and what to do about irrational anxiety and negative thoughts.
Tommy talks about why it's so hard to pray when we're depressed, explores secular guided meditation, introduces listeners to Saint Margaret of Cortona, and answers listener questions about eating disorder relapse prevention, if everything happens for a reason, and the therapeutic approach known as Internal Family Systems.
