Category Archives: Psychology

Anxiety and Trust, Part II

Posted on October 23, 2014 by admin

As noted in my last post, as we look out at world news, including our own backyard, there is much that provokes anxiety and hampers trust. Now, I’ve often noted: “If I thought that there was no God – no … Continue reading →

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The Eucharist as Radiation Therapy

Posted on October 4, 2014 by admin

Eucharistic adoration and radiation therapy aren’t terms most of us naturally link. But as a Catholic and a psychologist, I’ve found that they have much in common. I recently gave a talk about this link at a local Catholic event, … Continue reading →

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The Love that Dare not Speak…Part II

Posted on July 11, 2014 by admin

(Please note: in the following, I use the term “gay” for people who have “come out” and either practice same-sex genital acts, or are open to such acts. “People with SSA” is a broader category, including both “gay” people as … Continue reading →

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The Love that Dare not Speak…Part I

Posted on July 4, 2014 by admin

The next two posts dealt with same-sex attraction from a Catholic and psychological perspective. My fear is that gay people or others with same-sex attraction (SSA) who read these posts may hear them as condemnation or rejection, and that is the last thing … Continue reading →

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