Catholic psychologist Dr. Gregory Bottaro joins A Reason for Hope Podcast to explore why much of secular mental health care is falling short and how integrating faith and psychology offers a more complete path to healing. He shares his journey of discerning a religious vocation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, his mentorship under Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and the deep spiritual wisdom behind Abandonment to Divine Providence. We discuss how faith can transform psychological practices, the impact of sin on mental health, and how the CatholicPsych Institute’s Mentorship model, launched just before the pandemic, is reshaping the landscape of Catholic therapy. Dr. Bottaro also explains the unique approach of Catholic Mindfulness compared to Eastern practices, highlights the saints who have inspired his work, and gives a preview of the upcoming CatholicPsych Institute Summit.
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⏰Timecode⏰
00:00 Introduction
02:20 Start of Interview
03:29 The Mental Health Crisis and Secular Psychology
08:23 Formation and Spirituality in Psychology
11:38 Abandonment to Divine Providence
14:04 Integrating Faith and Psychology
15:43 Scapulars.com
16:28 Follow My Camino
17:10 Mentorship Program at Catholic Psych Institute
22:19 The Relationship Between Sin and Psychological Health
27:01 Exploring Catholic Mindfulness
30:01 The Catholic Perspective on Mindfulness
35:29 Influential Saints and Their Impact
38:47 CatholicPsych Institute Summit
40:16 Chapter: The Relationship Between Faith and Mental Health
42:54 Future Directions for Catholic Psych