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Organizations
Catholic Mental health
Theorganizations listed on this site are for informational purposes only. The Diocese of Madison does not endorse or validate any services or practices that are contrary to the Catholic faith. Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns about specific services or practices offered by the organizations below.
Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers
A non-profit organization that supports parishes and dioceses in establishing mental health ministries. All resources are offered for free and include prayers, books, videos, and webinars. Website
National Catholic Partnership on Disability
Resources to accompany those with mental illness and their families. Resources include training for parish leaders, a theological framework for mental illness, and advocacy to end stigma. Website
Sanctuary Course for Catholics
Supporting the Church in becoming a sanctuary where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging.
A free seven-part video series and workbook as well as available audio book with transcript. Website
Prayers
Theseresources are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment.
Theseresources may offer valuable insights, however, the Diocese of Madison does not guarantee their effectiveness or appropriateness for any individual’s specific needs. These resources are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment.
Being Known
By: Curt Thompson, MD
Forming deep relationships, discovering meaning, and living with integrated creativity.
Being Human
By: Dr. Greg Bottaro
An approach to therapy that focuses on what it means to be human.
Called to Flourish
By: Fr. Charles Sikorsky and Thomas Cronquist
Helping achieve an integrated heling process of the heart, mind, and soul.
Finding Her Happiness
By: Mary Arcement Alexander, Licensed Professional Counselor
Better understanding issues that may be getting in the way of finding true happiness.
Hope Stories
By: Sister Josephine Garrett, CSFN
Extraordinary stories of hope hidden within the ordinary lives.
Interior Integration for Catholics
By: Dr. Peter T. Malinowski
Teaching individuals how to fully love God, themselves, and their neighbors through the lens of internal family systems.
Restore the Glory
By: Dr. Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym
Catholic therapists with over 50 years of combined experience talking about how to live a life of love and freedom.
The Catholic Therapist
By: Adam Cross, LMFT
Mental health topics discussed with a Catholic therapist.
The Place We Find Ourselves
By: Adam Young, LCSW
Discussing topics such as trauma, attachment, and interpersonal neurobiology.
These books may offer valuable insights, however, the Diocese of Madison does not guarantee their effectiveness or appropriateness for any individual’s specific needs. These books are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment.
A Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person
By: Paul Vitz, Craig Titus, and edited by William Nordling
A blend of psychology, philosophy, and theology.
Be Healed
By: Dr. Bob Schuchts
Learning how to heal from spiritual and emotional wounds.
Boundaries
By: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Why boundaries are important and how to set them, all backed up by biblical reasons.
Escaping Enemy Mode: How Our Brains Unite or Divide Us
By: Dr. Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge
Learning how to face relational stressors and build relationships.
Feeling and Healing Your Emotions: A Christian Psychologist Shows You How to Grow to Wholeness
By: Conrad Baars
Showing how the Bible complements psychology.
Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life's Hurts
By: Dr. Matthew Breuninger
A six-step model to identifying and removing the barriers to receiving God's healing grace.
Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety Through Healing
By: Dr. Gerry Kenn Crete
A journey of overcoming anxieties and traumas through a therapeutic approach called "parts work."
No Unlikely Saints: A Mental Health Pilgrimage with Sacred Company
By: Cameron Bellm
A devotional with scripture and meditative prayers that shed light on mental health challenges.
St. Dymphna's Playbook: A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
By: Tommy Tighe, LMFT
Providing practical ways to address aspects of mental wellness, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
The Catholic Guide to Depression: How the Saints, the Sacraments, and Psychiatry Can Help
By: Aaron Kheriaty
Integrating psychology with spirituality to address depression.
The Forgiving Life: A Pathway to Overcoming Resentment and Creating a Legacy of Love
By: Dr. Robert D. Enright
Learning how to embark on a journey of forgiveness and discovering the benefits this offers for overall mental wellbeing.
Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing
By: Jay Stringer
Exploring the 'why' behind unwanted sexual behaviors and embarking on the path of healing.