Called to Flourish Podcast
Called to Flourish Podcast
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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January 29, 2021 • 20 mins
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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 Catholi...
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February 5, 2021 • 18 mins
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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 ...
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February 12, 2021 • 28 mins
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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...
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March 11, 2021 • 15 mins
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Episode 04: Spirituality & Marriage
In this episode, we talk about how spirituality can be involved in a married couple's life and how it can help improve communication and understanding on a daily basis. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Julia Klausli, Ph.D....
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April 19, 2021 • 33 mins
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Episode 05: Human Trafficking
In this episode, we discuss Human Trafficking, the reasons behind it, the way victims are attracted to the life, the role of society and pornography in this problem, as well as some common psychological traumas normally present in their survivors and the appropriate technics to treat them.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Benjamin Keyes, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Gree...
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May 17, 2021 • 30 mins
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June 18, 2021 • 21 mins
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Episode 07: Fatherhood & Family Structure
In this episode, we discuss the importance and role of a father figure during the raising of a child, and how the absence of it can cause a full rejection of authority and enhance violent behaviors.
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.
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July 16, 2021 • 25 mins
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Episode 08: Healing Emotional/Affective Responses to Trauma (HEART Model)
In this episode, we explore the HEART Model with his creator and instructor; understanding the goals and perspectives of the program, where is it taught, and how it can be combined with other therapies.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Benjamin Keyes, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Green Cross Academy for Traumatology, Director o...
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August 15, 2021 • 27 mins
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Episode 09: Good Reasons to Try Therapy
In this episode, we talk about when is the perfect time to try therapy and which are some good reasons that may indicate therapy can be helpful.
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September 17, 2021 • 31 mins
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Episode 10: PERMA Model & Positive Psychology
In this episode, we talk about how to introduce the PERMA Model to your lifestyle for achieving positive thinking and overcome any difficulties that life can bring to us.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Harvey Payne, Vice President for Academic Affairs in Digital Learning & Academic Dean for the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University.
Dr. Payne has ...
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October 14, 2021 • 21 mins
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November 17, 2021 • 31 mins
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Episode 12: Rebuilding the Relationship with your Child in the midst of Covid19.
In this episode, we discuss the importance to assign special playtime with children so that we can build a better relationship with them.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Harvey Payne, Vice President for Academic Affairs in Digital Learning & Academic Dean for the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University.
Dr. Payne ha...
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December 18, 2021 • 27 mins
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Episode 13: Ageism as Spiritual and Social Harm
In this episode, we talk about a social, mental, and spiritual issue called ageism where the value of humans is diminished by their age. And how appreciating elderly talent can be truly beneficial in all aspects.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Kathie Erwin, an Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at D...
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January 31, 2022 • 27 mins
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Episode 14: Creative Therapies for Trauma Counseling
In this episode, we discover different techniques of creative therapies which can be useful to treat trauma when talking about it, is difficult for the patients.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Kathie Erwin, an Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Divine Mercy University. She serves as a Board Me...
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February 28, 2022 • 32 mins
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Episode 15: Trauma Treatment for Natural Disasters
In this episode, we explore how different types of traumas including PTSD can be a consequence of suffering natural disasters and how to heal in that cases.
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...
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May 3, 2022 • 30 mins
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Episode 16: Multigenerational Families
In this episode, we explore the concept of 3 generations or more living in the same space and how they can learn from each other, and the techniques to have a healthy family relationship.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Kathie Erwin, an Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Divine Mercy University. She serves a...
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July 11, 2022 • 38 mins
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Episode 17: Dissociative Identity Disorder
In this episode, we learn about dissociation, commonly known as multiple personalities; the signs that may indicate when someone suffers from this disorder. Also, Dr. Keyes shares with us some examples from his own field experience.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Benjamin Keyes, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Green Cross Academy for Traumatology, Director of...
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August 31, 2022 • 29 mins
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Episode 18: Managing Stress
In this episode, we learn about the effects of stress in your everyday life and how to face it and keep it at a low level, and how to differentiate it from anxiety or panic attacks.
Our guest for this podcast is Ian Masson, MS., Director of the IPS Center at Divine Mercy University. Ian's interests are centered on family, marriage, and children's therapy. He has received certif...
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September 30, 2022 • 27 mins
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Episode 19: Gerontological Counseling
In this episode, Dr. Erwin shares with us how she started her path learning about gerontological counseling and the different types of needs and differences age cohorts may have.
Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Kathie Erwin, an Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Divine Mercy University. She serves as a Board ...
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November 1, 2022 • 42 mins
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Episode 20: Autism & Religion
In this episode, Fr. Matthew Schneider talks about his latest book God loves autistic mind and shares his experience of how he practices the catholic faith as an autistic person.
Our guest for this podcast is Fr. Matthew Schneider, a member of the Legionaries of Christ and Assistant Chaplain at Divine Mercy University.
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