A lot of people are in shock and rightfully angry at the newest revelations of abuse within the Catholic Church and her hierarchy. The Grand Jury in Pennsylvani... Read More ...
It’s so easy to fragment people these days. In the western medical healthcare model we’ve become accustomed to, gone are the days of the country doctor who knew... Read More ...
It must have been a very long day for Mary. The horror of the crucifixion the day before. The burial. And then silence. Deafening silence.
We hear no more ab... Read More ...
A reader posed an interesting question recently. How do you believe in God’s love in an experiential versus a theological way? In other words, how do you experi... Read More ...
In the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life (which, in my opinion, is one of the greatest movies ever made), we have two main characters: George Bailey and Mr. Po... Read More ...
Let’s face it, people can be difficult at times. Feelings get hurt. Misunderstandings can brew. You may need to talk to someone or you may be tempted to talk to... Read More ...
It’s a painful thing for a parent. You did your best to raise your kids in the faith. You sent them to a Catholic or Christian school, or you made sure they alw... Read More ...
I’m not that old…and I’m not that young anymore. I remember the riots of the 60s, Son of Sam, and the horror of 9-11. And as bad as all those things were in the... Read More ...
Obedience. Here’s a word that gets a terrible rap. Toss it around with any conviction in public and you’ll likely have your head handed to you.
I have to adm... Read More ...
I have a confession to make. It’s something I hate to admit. Every once in a while, though quite rarely, just occasionally, but every now and again…I make a mis... Read More ...
It’s a fact of life but it's ironic nonetheless: many people avoid therapy because of the stigma attached to seeking therapy.
What will people think?
Is ... Read More ...
The Bible is full of great books and stories. One of my all-time favorites is the Book of Tobit. We learn so much from this story: about God’s love for us, abou... Read More ...
Allison Ricciardi, LMHC is the Founder and President of CatholicTherapists.com, the web’s #1 resource for finding authentic Catholic therapists. She is also Founder and Director of The Raphael Remedy, which offers counseling and life coaching from a Catholic perspective. Visit The Raphael Remedy [www.theraphaelremedy.com] website for more info about the counseling/life coaching services available at her practice.
