The Catholic Therapist
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Ep 96Preparing for Difficult Conversations
In this podcast I talk about how to prepare for having difficult conversations, conflict resolution and fraternal corection! Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 95Navigating Self Doubt
In this podcast I talk about how to navigate self doubt, especially in the midst of anxiety and scrupulosity. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 102Healing Anxiety Video Course
Introducing the Healing Anxiety Course! This 5 segment course dives into how to make sense of anxiety and builds an understanding of its origins and the impact it has on living out our Catholic faith. It provides practical tools in each session to help with general anxiety and its various manifestations. While this self guided course is not psychotherapy or a replacement for it, it is a powerful resource in taking steps towards Christ-centered healing in your life today. Available October 30th 2023 at adamcrossmft.com Cost: $300 for unlimited access to videos, worksheets, and exercises Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 94Does God Heal Mental Illness?
In this podcast I explore the question of whether God heals mental health struggles. I unpack what this healing looks like and how we are called to participate in this journey of healing and restoration. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 93Don’t Panic! You Might Panic!
In this podcast I address the cycle of anxiety around having panic attacks and how this anxiety is likely to lead to more panic. I outline some fundamentals that help to address your anxiety and the importance of unpacking your feelings and anxiety on a regular basis. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 92Does God Permit Lukewarmness?
In this thought-provoking video, we explore the question of whether God permits lukewarmness in our faith. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Jesus and the example of the Pharisees, we delve into the dangers of complacency and the importance of cultivating a vibrant, passionate relationship with God. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 91Intrusive Thoughts & the Smoke Alarm
In this podcast I discuss the idea that our unwanted or intrusive thoughts can be viewed as a signal, much like a smoke alarm in our minds. By exploring this concept, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how to respond to these unwanted thoughts in a healthy and productive way. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 90Finding Peace: Exploring the Role of Faith in Overcoming Anxiety?
If you're someone who struggles with anxiety, you may be wondering if God wants to take away your anxiety. In this video, we'll be discussing God's plan for healing with anxiety and mental health. Through this video, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how God's love and healing power can bring peace to your anxious thoughts and help you find a sense of calm in the midst of life's challenges. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 89A Healthy, Holy Lent & Lenten Retreat (ft. Michael Gasparro)
In this podcast I talk with Michael Gasparro about having a healthy mindset around Lenten practices and we discuss an upcoming mental health retreat that we are hosting in 2023. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 88Being Your Own Best Friend
In this video I build upon the need for a real relationship with yourself. We are called to spend time with ourselves, check in with ourselves, and help ourselves as needed. When we do this we can better understand who we are, how we are called to live, and how God is working in our lives! Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 87Identity Lies
We all struggle with lies about ourselves, others, and God. We learn to believe lies through our experiences with sin, suffering, and trauma that negatively affect how we view ourselves and God. If unchecked, we can live our entire lives living out of subtle but deep lies that affect our decisions and behaviors. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 86Are You Receptive of God’s Love?
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Ep 85What’s Behind Your Procrastination
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Ep 84Accepting Intrusive Thoughts
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Ep 83Shameful vs. Healthy Sexual Desires
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Ep 82Does Modern Therapy Address the Soul?
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Ep 81Therapy as Substitute-Parenting?
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Ep 80Why we need to talk about your Childhood
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Ep 79Telepath, Exposures, & Psychotheological Eductation
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Ep 78Layers of Healing
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Ep 77Anxiety & Scrupulosity in the confessional
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Ep 76Positive Self Talk
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Ep 75Reflecting the Trinity with Our Mental Health
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Ep 74Self Reliance & Spiritual Pride
In this video I discuss how self reliance and spiritual pride can slip into our spiritual lives and daily routines. God works in our brokenness and mess. God isn't calling us to a perfectionism out of our own will, but a proximity to Him, which is holiness. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 73Patreon Announcement
Stay tuned in here for new videos, q & a's, interviews, and exclusive content each month. The Healing Scrupulosity Course will be accessible here on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/catholictherapist A value of $375 for unlimited access to the course videos, worksheets, and activities. Thank you for supporting The Catholic Therapist here on Patreon. Your supports contributes to the creating of new content on mental health from a Catholic perspective. God bless! Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross LMFT #116623
Ep 72Your Words Matter - Right Speech & Self Talk
In this video I discuss the need to apply the Gospel to how we talk to one another and to ourselves. Our self talk matters and how we talk to others is often a reflection of how we treat ourselves interiorly and vice versa.
Ep 71Keeping your Peace (in the face of sin & anxiety)
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Ep 70Earning your Salvation (Scrupulosity & Merit)
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Ep 69Get Off the Judgement Seat (Self-Judgment and Negative Thoughts)
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Ep 68Fixer of Everything? (Therapist Expectations)
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Ep 67Screwing Up Your Kids? (Parenting in a Broken World)
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Ep 66Reverence without Rigidity
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Ep 65The Remote Control (Reacting vs. Responding)
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Ep 64Not Defined by your Sexual Sin
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Ep 63The Longest Distance (Prayer vs. Productivity)
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Ep 62Helping Teens with Mental Health
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Ep 61What are Boundaries?
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Ep 60The Dwarves are for the Dwarves (Self-Reliance & Trust)
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Ep 59Really? A Good God?
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Ep 58Us vs. Them (Polarization in Society)
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Ep 57Scrupulosity and Conversion
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Ep 56Sin and Psychology ft. Daniel Johnson of Color of Thought
Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)
Ep 55Wanting vs. Shoulding
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Ep 54Staying Catholic in Grad School (ft. Daniel John of Color of Thought)
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Ep 53Catholic Therapist Q & A
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Ep 52The Big Picture
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Ep 51You Are NOT Your Accomplishments
Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)
Ep 50Healing from Porn Addiction ft Dr. Gerry Crete from Souls and Hearts
Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)
Ep 49The Roots of Scrupulosity ft. Dr. Peter Malinoski of Souls and Hearts
Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)
Ep 48Staying In Your Own Chair - Couple's Therapy & Accountability
Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628 Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)