The Catholic Therapist

Oct 21 2024 100 ep. 14 mins 15
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Adam Cross is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #116623 and also works as a local Youth Minister in Simi Valley, California where he was born and raised. Website: adamcrossmft.com

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How to Support Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health: Understanding, Communication, and Healing

Oct 21 2024 13 mins  
In this episode, we explore how to love and support those struggling with mental health, whether they are family members or close friends. We discuss the importance of seeking to understand their experiences and challenges before offering advice or solutions. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #896

Partnering with your Intrusive Thoughts?

Oct 14 2024 6 mins  
In this episode, I dive into the intriguing topic of partnering with your intrusive thoughts. If you've been following my podcast, you know I've touched on this in different ways before. However, today, we’re taking a closer look at how to approach these thoughts with curiosity, compassion, and tenderness. Imagine treating these thoughts as if they were a little kid trying to get

Partnering with Your Scruples?

Oct 08 2024 6 mins  
In this episode I discuss the concept of 'partnering with scrupulosity'. Scrupulous parts of us need compassion and healing, not to dictate our lives, but to begin the healing process. We can build a partnership with this part of ourselves to understand its fears and needs. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family

Understanding Spiritual Bypassing

Aug 19 2024 7 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the concept of spiritual bypassing in therapy and faith, where individuals use faith as a shortcut to avoid confronting negative emotions and trauma. I discuss the dangers of oversimplifying complex issues like suffering and trauma with superficial faith responses. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associa

Being Around Those Who Have Hurt You

Aug 12 2024 8 mins  
In this episode, we tackle the challenging topic of interacting with people who have hurt us. I discuss the vital role of discernment, forgiveness, and setting boundaries in such situations. Learn why forgiveness doesn't always equate to reconciliation and how prioritizing your personal safety and boundaries is crucial. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam

Abundance of Healing? Your Baptismal Identity

Aug 06 2024 7 mins  
In this episode, we explore the profound significance of being a beloved son or daughter of our Heavenly Father and its pivotal role in the healing process. Have questions? Please visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #89628​Supervised by Esther C. Bleuel, M.A. MFT, MDR (31181)

Spirituality and Yoga: Exploring Catholic Perspectives on Healing

May 13 2024 10 mins  
In this episode, we explore how yoga serves as a potent tool for healing trauma by fostering a deeper connection with our bodies. Drawing insights from ”The Body Keeps Score,” we discuss yoga’s profound benefits for stress relief and inner peace. However, we also tackle important spiritual considerations, particularly from a Catholic perspective, regarding the practice of yog

Understanding and Healing Your Inner Critics: Embracing Your Vulnerable Parts.

May 06 2024 8 mins  
In this episode, I dive into the concept of Parts work, which involves understanding the different inner voices we have that can either support or criticize us. I talk about how these inner critics may have developed from past experiences of woundedness and how we can show compassion towards them. I also touch on the idea of inner parents, such as an inner critic or neglector, and

Radical Vulnerability & Healing

Apr 29 2024 7 mins  
This Podcast the theme of healing through community and the power of vulnerability in building relationships and experiencing God’s love. The speaker, Adam Cross, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences, seeking support from others, and trusting in God’s guidance for healing. Through examples of personal growth and transformati

Good Theology Shapes Good Mental Health

Apr 22 2024 8 mins  
Dive into the transformative power of solid theology in your mental health in our latest video. Explore how faulty God images impact our self-perception and contribute to struggles like scrupulosity, OCD, and anxiety. Discover how embracing good solid Catholic theology enables us to encounter the true reflection of God within ourselves, fostering a profound sense of core beloved-ne