In Part 1 I wrote about the need to be present and observe others and to work on your own beliefs about yourself. In this article I’d like to give you some pr... Read More ...
Most of us have experienced the pain of rejection at one time or another; let’s face it—it’s terrible. Even when we don’t even like the people rejecting us, it... Read More ...
Truth. It is what it is. And yet these days it’s become rather subjective—debates often end with statements like “well, that’s your truth and this is mine.”
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Why doesn’t anybody like me?Why do all my relationships end so badly?Why are all my bosses such jerks?
Question after question after question—why? There’s ... Read More ...
Injustice. It seems to be everywhere. If you watch the news, or practically anything on TV these days, you’d easily get the impression that nearly everyone is a... Read More ...
Well, it looks to me like social media may be here to stay. I thought it was just a fad but I’m now getting the impression it’s permanent.
Okay, clearly, I’m... Read More ...
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 ...
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.
