Episode 89: Finding Peace in the Presence of God, w/ Dr. Bryan and Amy Grace (Certification Series: Part 6 of 12)

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Welcome to Episode 89 of the Being Human Podcast: Finding Peace in the Presence of God, w/ Dr. Bryan and Amy Grace (Certification Series: Part 6 of 12)

Find out what’s in the second-level Spirituality course of our new Certification! In this episode, Dr. Greg, Dr. Bryan, and Amy Grace discuss the spiritual and psychological importance of Catholic mindfulness, how it can increase peace in our lives, and why it serves as the basis for the spirituality component of our Certification.

Discussed in this episode:

• Isn’t mindfulness Buddhist or “New Age”?
• Abandonment to Divine Providence as the foundation of Catholic mindfulness;
• An overview of the purgative, illuminative, and unitive way in relation to anxiety;
• How peace is possible even in the midst of a psychological disorder;
• Dr. Greg’s struggle with severe insomnia and his experience of putting mindfulness into practice;
• Why we can have hope in the midst of suffering;
• How self-awareness is necessary for discernment.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Register for the next Open House to learn more about our new Certification!
• Watch: Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition;
• Watch: Is Mindfulness New Age?
• Watch: Mindfulness, Spirituality, and Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Gregory Bottaro;
• Read: The Catholic Guide to Mindfulness (or Coffee, Satan’s Drink);
• Read: Catholic Mindfulness is Not Centering Prayer;
• Watch: Stop It (MadTV Skit with Bob Newhart)
• Spiritual Passages: The Psychology of Spiritual Development by Fr. Benedict Groeschel;
• Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Fr. Jacques Philippe;
• Learn about IDDM (Mentorship) and how it can help you;
• Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with our staff to discuss your situation and how we can support you!
• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on exciting developments at CatholicPsych;
• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, AND the opportunity to participate in Integrated Life Intensives: time-limited, group experiences covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!
• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;
• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available.

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