Category: Counseling
Episode 54: What’s Your Attachment Style and Why Does It Matter? A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Breuninger

Episode 54: What’s Your Attachment Style and Why Does It Matter? A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Breuninger

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In this episode we interview Dr. Matthew Breuninger on attachment styles. Dr. Breuninger talks about:

  • What are the different attachment styles?
  • What forms our attachment style? 
  • Why is it important to know our own attachment style?
  • What areas of our lives does our attachment style most affect? 
  • Does our attachment style affect our relationship with God?
  • If we have an unhealthy attachment style, how can we develop secure attachment?

Dr. Matthew Breuninger is an assistant professor of psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He earned an MA in Theology from Ave Maria University and a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Baylor University. Dr. Breuninger is a licensed clinical psychologist. His clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. His academic interests comprise the intersection of faith and psychology, psychology of religion, and virtue formation.

Resources Mentioned:

Wellspring Counseling: https://wellspringccc.com

Dr. Breuninger’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Freedom-Christ-Healing-Lifes/dp/1645852245

Instagram: @askacatholictherapist https://instagram.com/askacatholictherapist?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Conrad Baars: https://www.baarsinstitute.com/

Karen Purvis: https://child.tcu.edu/#sthash.mgrbYs4f.dpbs

Books by Conrad W. Baars: 

https://paulinestore.com/healing-the-unaffirmed-rev-2805-101014.html

https://www.baarsinstitute.com/shop/p/feeling-and-healing-your-emotions

Karen Purvis – https://child.tcu.edu/

Attached: https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/about-the-book/

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Episode 39: Why You Should Go To Therapy

Episode 39: Why You Should Go To Therapy

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Nothing has to be “wrong” with you to see a therapist. There’s an idea/stigma that in order to go to therapy you have to have severe trauma, dramatic diagnosis/disorder, etc. However, there are many reasons why it may be helpful for you to go to therapy. 

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Episode 35: Redemptive Suffering and Navigating PTSD – A Conversation with Molly McManus

Episode 35: Redemptive Suffering and Navigating PTSD – A Conversation with Molly McManus

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In this episode, Jacque’s friend Molly talks about her struggles with mental health, specifically PTSD, and about how God has shown up in her suffering and brought beauty and redemption from her pain. 

Episode Resources:

Follow Molly on Instagram

Read Jacque’s original blog interview with Molly

knowHis.love Podcast

“This Too Shall Last” by K.J. Ramsey

“Mary Consoles Eve” by Sr. Grace Remington, Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey

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Episode 23: Finding God In Your Struggle with Mental Illness – A Conversation with Kristen Deasy

Episode 23: Finding God In Your Struggle with Mental Illness – A Conversation with Kristen Deasy

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TW: This episode discusses mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidality.

Meet Kristen! Jacque and Megan talk with Kristen Deasy, mental health advocate and founder of “The Human Condition”.  The mission of “The Human Condition” is to change the narrative that mental health and faith are mutually exclusive through promoting hope, healing, and conversation. “The Human Condition” hopes to inspire those living with mental illness that God has a plan for them; to be great saints in the midst of their suffering.

This episodes discusses the integration of faith and mental health, self harm, suicide, and finding God in our suffering. 

Resources:

Follow Kristen on Instagram

Follow The Human Condition on Instagram

The Human Condition Website

Like The Human Condition on Facebook

 

 

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Episode 22: Surviving (and Thriving) Through a Breakup

Episode 22: Surviving (and Thriving) Through a Breakup

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Meet Rebecca! In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss with Rebecca how to survive and thrive through the heartache of a breakup. Rebecca talks about common thoughts and struggles, practical tips, and how God creates something new out of our rubble.

Resources Mentioned:

Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts

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Episode 20: Mental Health & Faith – A Conversation with Catholic Therapist Tommy Tighe

Episode 20: Mental Health & Faith – A Conversation with Catholic Therapist Tommy Tighe

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Meet Tommy! In this episode, Jacque and Megan talk with Tommy Tighe, host of Saint Dymphna’s Playbook, a podcast about finding mental well-being as a Catholic with the help of community and the saints. Tommy is a marriage and family therapist, husband, and father. In each episode Tommy addresses different mental health issues, introduces listeners to a saint who is relevant to mental health and wellness, and responds to questions from Twitter followers. He talks about topics such as fasting and eating disorders, scrupulosity, and vocations and mental illness. 

This episode discusses misconceptions about mental illness, especially in church communities, practical advice for people who are struggling, and answers questions such as whether a Christian should seek out a Christian therapist. 

Resources:

Follow Tommy on Twitter

Tommy’s Podcast: St. Dymphna’s Playbook

Books written by Tommy

History of St. Dymphna

Mental Health Work in Geel, Belgium

 

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Episode 19: Redemption in a Broken Engagement

Episode 19: Redemption in a Broken Engagement

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Meet Michaela! We are thrilled to have Michaela come on and talk about her experience with a broken engagement and God’s healing in her life. Michaela describes her story as, “the most unexpected and unimaginable blessing in my life” and hopes that the truth of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection may be seen in the midst of it.

Resources:

Follow Michaela on Instagram

Read Michaela’s story HERE

Check out Michaela’s work: thrifted & threaded, Litany NYC

Podcast mentioned: The Place We Find Ourselves

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Episode 18: Dealing with Rejection

Episode 18: Dealing with Rejection

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We’ve all experienced rejection, and more than likely there are a few particular rejections in your life that sting longer than others. Whether it is a job we really wanted, a relationship we loved, or a family member we wanted in our life, the pain of rejection hits deeply. Why does rejection hurt so much? What are practical and spiritual steps we can take towards healing? In this episode, Jacque and Megan reflect on the effects of rejection and how to deal with it.

Resources:

Source on MRI Studies

Psalm 139

Lyrics to “The Never Haves” by artist Foreknown

Life of the Beloved by Henri Nowen

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Episode 11: Is Sex Work Empowering?

Episode 11: Is Sex Work Empowering?

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Meet Rachel! In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss Rachel’s perspective on the effects of sex work. Rachel graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and has worked in several organizations serving women leaving this lifestyle. Jacque also discusses her experience working for an organization which served men in survival prostitution.

Some of the issues covered in this episode:

  1. What is the definition of sex work?
  2. Is sex work connected to trafficking/abuse/rape? 
  3. Is sex work “real work” in the sense that it should be considered a job?
  4. Does sex work encourage men to view women as commodities?
  5. What are some dangers of glorifying sex work?
  6. What is the definition of exploitation? In what ways does sex work exploit women?
  7. Why do people enter this lifestyle?

Sources:

WHO Definition of Sexual Exploitation

 

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Episode 8: Battling Depression and Anxiety – A Story of Healing & Perseverance

Episode 8: Battling Depression and Anxiety – A Story of Healing & Perseverance

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In this episode, Jacque discusses her life-long battle with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. She discusses her experience with therapy and medication and the healing she has undergone.

Warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicide ideations.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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