Called to Flourish Podcast

By: Divine Mercy University
  • Summary

  • The Called to Flourish Podcast covers mental health topics through a Catholic Christian perspective to highlight human dignity and help achieve an integrated healing process of the heart, mind, and soul. It is hosted by Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL, President of Divine Mercy University (DMU), and Thomas Cronquist, Director of Institutional Advancement at DMU. Divine Mercy University is a graduate school of mental health and spiritual development that integrates Catholic Christian anthropology with the scientific understanding of the human person. DMU provides the following programs: ·Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) ·Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSC) ·Online Master of Science in Psychology (MSP) ·Spiritual Direction Certificate Program (SDC) Learn more about Divine Mercy University: https://divinemercy.edu/
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Episodes
  • Forgiveness & Mental Health
    Jan 29 2021

    Called to Flourish Podcast

    Episode 01: Forgiveness & Mental Health

    In this episode, we discuss how hatred restrains a person from achieving happiness, and how to accomplish forgiveness to maintain a free soul and peaceful mind. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Paul C. Vitz, Senior Scholar and Professor at Divine Mercy University and Professor Emeritus at New York University.

    Dr. Vitz’s areas of special interest include the Catholic Christian psychological model of the person, the psychology of fatherhood and family, psychological origins of atheism, the incorporation of virtues for mental health, hatred, and forgiveness, and recently the psychology of male and female complementarity.

    He is the author of several books and numerous articles. Read his full bio.

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    21 mins
  • Depression among College Students
    Feb 5 2021

    Called to Flourish Podcast

    Episode 02: Depression among College Students

    In this episode, we discuss depression, the influence of social media, family, friends, and general backgrounds that may be possible causes for it. And how spirituality and faith may be helpful to either avoid the problem or overcome it. We also talk about the importance to seek professional help when dealing with this condition. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Julia Klausli, Ph.D., Director of the M.S. in Psychology program at Divine Mercy University.

    She is an experienced researcher focusing on numerous interests like spirituality and depression among college students, approaches to self-care amongst individuals who work in full-time ministry, the importance of spirituality in marriage, parenting, and family processes.

    Read her full bio: https://divinemercy.edu/m-s-psychology-online/faculty/julia-klausli-ph-d/

    Learn more about Divine Mercy University: https://divinemercy.edu/

     

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    18 mins
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    Feb 12 2021

    Called to Flourish Podcast

    Episode 03: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    In this episode, we talk about PTSD, its background, symptoms, and causes. Additionally, we explore different treatments that have been used to overcome this mental health challenge, including the H.E.A.R.T. Model (Healing Emotional/Affective Responses to Trauma).

    Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Benjamin Keyes, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Green Cross Academy for Traumatology, Director of Training and Internship, and Director for the Center for Trauma and Resiliency Studies at Divine Mercy University. He is also the creator and instructor of the H.E.A.R.T. Model.

    Dr. Keyes’ specialties include dissociative disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, addictions, and mood/anxiety disorders. He has 35 years of experience in private practice and 20 years of experience in research. He has received the Hope Award from Restoration Ministries and the Richard A. Kluft Research Award.

    Read his full bio: https://divinemercy.edu/m-s-counseling-online/faculty/benjamin-keyes/

    The Called to Flourish Podcast covers mental health topics through a Catholic Christian perspective to highlight human dignity and help achieve an integrated healing process of the heart, mind, and soul. 

    It is hosted by Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL, President of Divine Mercy University (DMU), and Thomas Cronquist, Director of Institutional Advancement at DMU.

    Divine Mercy University is a graduate school of mental health and spiritual development that integrates Catholic Christian anthropology with the scientific understanding of the human person. DMU provides the following programs: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in Psychology, and Spiritual Direction Certificate.

    Learn more about Divine Mercy University: https://divinemercy.edu/

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    29 mins

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