Rev. Hugh Lagan, SMA, Psy.D., offers strategies for finding greater meaning, purpose and passion.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., explores the psychological and theological dimensions of obedience.

1 hour

Nancy A. Kluge, Ph.D., LCPC, offers skills for developing and using power more effectively.

1 hour

Kathy Galleher, Ph.D., offers guidelines for establishing authentic connection and maintaining healthy boundaries in formation work.

1 hour

Kathleen Hope Brown, D.Min., explores prayer forms that can lead us into stillness and silence.

1 hour

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., offers strategies for decreasing polarization and building community.

1 hour

Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., offers strategies for creating a more mentally healthy ministry environment.

50 minutes

Stephen Carroll, Ph.D., LCPC, offers strategies for creating a safe, respectful environment for differing perspectives.

1 hour

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the connection between societal divisions and the Christian invitation to promote greater communion.

1 hour

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., explores the theological foundation of celibacy as a lived experience.

1 hour

A. Mechelle Haywood, Psy.D., offers alternative strategies for dealing with discomfort and distress.

1 hour

Rev. Hugh Lagan, SMA, Psy.D., offers skills for reclaiming the power of interpersonal connection in daily life.

1 hour

Rev. Ken Schmidt, MA, LPC, NCC, presents a process for experiencing healing through forgiveness.

2 hours

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., explores how to adjust our expectations and work towards healthier, more productive relationships.

1 hour

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the tendency to over-spiritualize and offers practical ways to find appropriate support.

1 hour

Learn clinical aspects of mental health diagnoses and strategies for providing critical support in parish, diocesan and religious community settings.

1 hour

Learn the knowledge and skills for managing and intervening when mental health concerns arise arise in diocesan settings and religious life.

8 hours

Learn tools for sustainably managing depression over time.

6 hours

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers tools for increasing assertiveness and healthy self-expression.

1 hour

Rev. Paul Scaglione, M.Div., discusses spiritual and pastoral care considerations in care for the dying.

1 hour

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the divine gift of Eucharistic humility.

1 hour

A. Mechelle Haywood, Psy.D., offers skills for recognizing cognitive distortions and changing unhealthy thinking patterns.

1 hour

Rev. Hugh Lagan, SMA, Psy.D., offers practical strategies for navigating the challenges of caring for someone living with dementia.

1 hour

Rev. Ken Schmidt, MA, LPC, NCC, explores the impact of childhood trauma and offers strategies for pastoral care.

1 hour

A. Mechelle Haywood, Psy.D., offers skills for engaging in conversations about racism and other issues of difference.

1 hour

A reflection from Archbishop Shelton Fabre, chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee against Racism.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the unexpected opportunities for spiritual growth in difficult times and offers wellness strategies for pastoral leaders.

Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., explores the impact of identity and experience on implicit bias and offers skills for improving how we relate to others.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., offers skills for healthy boundaries in pastoral care.

Rev. Hugh Lagan, SMA, Psy.D., explores the secrets of healthy aging for clergy and religious men and women.

Rev. Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D., explores healthy ways to manage our own response and offers strategies for effective pastoral care for others.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., discusses the healthy exercise of power in Church ministry and religious life and its implications for building community.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., discusses practical ways to approach the spiritual life in challenging times.

Emily Cash, Psy.D., offers skills for engaging the grieving process in a healthy way.

Michael R. Pollard, LCSW, offers strategies for navigating family dynamics.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., offers strategies for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal boundaries.

Martha Keys Barker, LCSW-C, offers mindful approaches for improving communication and relationships.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers strategies for developing a healthier relationship with alcohol.

Emily Cash, Psy.D., identifies healthy ways to manage our response to stressful situations.

Taryn Millar, Psy.D., offers skills for building personal resilience and preventing ministry burnout.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., discusses the purpose of spiritual desolation and how to be open to the grace God wishes to bestow.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., discusses ways to develop a stronger Christian character.

Michael R. Pollard, LCSW, identifies strategies for improving the quality of our communication with others.

Michael Day, Psy.D., offers tools for suicide intervention and support.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores best practices in evaluation of candidates for priesthood and religious life.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers practical strategies for de-escalating conflict in a ministry setting.

Taryn Millar, Psy.D., offers strategies for lowering the risk of compassion fatigue.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers emotional intelligence and self-care tools for ministering to people with difficult personalities.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., offers practical ways to manage feelings of attraction in the context of celibate living.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores how a faith-based response can foster healing over time.

Gary Thompson, Ph.D., explores how cognitive abilities change with age and provides a roadmap for minimizing cognitive decline.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores strategies for spiritual and emotional self-care.

Rev. John Crossin, OSFS, Ph.D., explores spiritual friendship and its impact on our relationship with God.

Michael R. Pollard, LCSW, identifies strategies for managing difficult conversations with those close to us.

Maja Triantafilou, M.A., LCPC, offers strategies for managing perfectionistic tendencies in a healthy way.

Jane Becker, OSB, Ph.D., offers strategies for cultivating the emotional and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in ministry.

Rev. Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D., explores the psychological and spiritual impact of trauma on individuals and faith communities.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the relationship between confession and spiritual growth.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., recommends strategies for thriving in a challenging ministry environment.

Taryn Millar, Psy.D., explores constructive expressions of anger and identifies healthy ways to manage this challenging emotion.

Tom Krapu, Ph.D., explores how a “coach approach” to pastoral leadership supports effective, fulfilling ministry.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., identifies benchmarks for spiritual, psychological and emotional development.

Michael Day, Psy.D., provides an overview of common mental health challenges and offers strategies for assessment and intervention.

Sarah Wahl, Ph.D., identifies common sleep problems and offers strategies for improved sleep quality.

Rev. Paul Scaglione, M.Div., presents a model for navigating major transition in faith communities.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Fran Johnson, MS, RDN, LD, explores the important connection between nutrition and psychological health.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., explores a transformational leadership approach and offers skills for thriving in a pastoral setting.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., offers strategies for choosing an appropriate path of support and treatment.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., explores solitude as an essential tool for celibate life.

Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., offers skills for navigating cross-cultural interactions.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., provides an overview of key facets to be understood and examined when forming and evaluating candidates and community members for chaste celibacy.

Learn the principles of good communication in a conflict situation and discover strategies for effectively managing and resolving conflict.

Explore how to maximize meaning and personal fulfillment in ministry with Rev. Hugh Lagan, SMA, Psy.D.

Maria Kereshi, Psy.D., explores the impact of stress on our physical and emotional health.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D. explores how to minister effectively to people with complicated personalities.

Nancy A. Kluge, Ph.D., LCPC, explores the warning signs of problematic online behavior and offers practical skills for responding effectively to individuals struggling with this issue.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., explores common relational patterns and their impact on our personal and professional effectiveness.

Rev. Gerard Fieldhouse-Byrne, D.Min., examines what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches about celibate chastity and applies it to our understanding of human freedom and healthy sexual integration.

Sr. Jane Becker, OSB, Ph.D., explores what happens to us emotionally and spiritually as we encounter major change.

Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D., presents new research on the causes of ministry burnout.

Nancy A. Kluge, Ph.D., LCPC, identifies warning signs of problematic online behavior and offers practical skills for responding effectively to individuals struggling with this issue.

Sr. Carol Marozzi, SSJ offers ways to discern God’s will in everyday life and strengthen our commitment to spiritual growth.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., explores current research on treatment for depression and offers practical tips for proactive support.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., provides a multi-factored definition of sexual identity and explores how our sexual history and values influence how we identify ourselves as sexual people.

Stephen Carroll, Ph.D., LCPC explores the current research on spirituality in the workplace and offers strategies for preventing burnout in a ministerial setting.

Sam Stodghill, Psy.D., explores the connection between mindfulness and healthy ministry and offers ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life.

Nancy A. Kluge, Ph.D., LCPC, explores the warning signs of behavioral addictions and offers practical treatment and prevention strategies.

Rev. Robert Ray, M.Div. explores the basic elements of effective spiritual direction and offers strategies for engaging in a fruitful spiritual direction relationship.

Kathleen R. Toellner, Psy.D., explores ways to proactively assist individuals dealing with dementia in a community setting.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., identifies communication skills for ministering to individuals with complicated personalities.

In the final session of the Living Celibacy series, Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., examines emotional intelligence as an important skill for living chaste celibacy well.

Rev. Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D., explores the results of his research on priestly spirituality, happiness, and wellness.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D. addresses what sexual integrity and sexual integration look like in the context of a commitment to chaste celibacy.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., presents a four-part, multifaceted model of celibacy as a lived experience.

Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D., combines clinical insights and pastoral experience to help confessors provide healing and assistance to those seeking freedom from Internet pornography use.

Dana Dowd, PT, MS, offers tips for creating a personal health and fitness plan to help focus your efforts and achieve better overall results.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers practical skills for improving your ability to communicate candidly with others.

Taryn Millar, Psy.D., offers ways to build your personal resilience and ability to handle adversity in a healthy way.

Explore the key components of the Guidelines for the Use of Psychology in Seminary Admissions.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Fran Johnson, MS, RDN, LD offers practical strategies for managing how we eat and establishing a healthier relationship with food.

Mary J. Novak, J.D., M.A., demystifies the ancient process of discernment and offers practical ways to enter into a discerning way of life.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the corporal and spiritual works of mercy and offers practical ways to grow in this virtue.

Suzanne N. Hollman, Psy.D., explores the concept of cultural empathy and offers ways to improve intercultural communication in a ministry setting.

Nancy A. Kluge, PhD, LCPC offers ways to navigate an intervention successfully and support those seeking treatment for mental health issues.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., explores the spiritual-psychological connection and offers ways to distinguish between and address spiritual versus mental health challenges.

Rev. Hugh Lagan, SMA, Psy.D., explores how emotional intelligence skills can help us successfully navigate complicated relationships.

Rev. Hugh Lagan, SMA, Psy.D., explores how emotional intelligence skills can help us become more effective leaders.

Stephen Carroll, Ph.D., LCPC, explores the current research on the role of religious beliefs and spirituality on the development of and treatment for addictions.

Rev. Paul Scaglione, M.Div., offers ways to cultivate the listening and self-reflection skills needed to accompany others on their spiritual journey.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., presents skills and strategies for offering pastoral care to families.

Rev. Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, D.Min.,Ph.D., offers practical, healthy ways to prevent narcissism from affecting our ability to lead and serve.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers strategies for a healthy, effective transition to retirement.

Michael R. Pollard, LCSW, offers strategies for managing anxious feelings in a healthy, effective way.

Nancy A. Kluge, Ph.D., LCPC, explores the psychology of hoarding behavior and offers strategies for intervention and treatment.

Ann Garrido, D.Min., offers strategies for managing conflict in a way that bears witness to our deepest Christian beliefs.

Rev. Ronald Knott, D.Min., explores how to combat apathy in ministry and renew your commitment to excellence.

Rev. Paul Scaglione, M.Div., explores the spiritual and psychological impact of caregiving and offers ways for caregivers to experience spiritual renewal.

Christopher Block, Ph.D., offers strategies for overcoming negative self-perception and improving emotional health.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the ethics of evaluating and treating Catholic clients.

Sr. Jane Becker, OSB, Ph.D., outlines the steps to healthy forgiveness and offers practical methods for navigating the healing process.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the dimensions of a theology of mercy and suggests a process of spiritual renewal.

Rev. Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D., explores how to joyfully embrace and positively express sexuality in a celibate vocation.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores the nature of celibate chastity and how it is informed by the particular charism of a religious order.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., offers a comprehensive and ready-to-implement model for a celibacy formation program.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., explores red flags associated with Internet pornography use and offers strategies for intervention.

John C. Cavadini, Ph.D., explores the connection between celibacy and the deep practice of spiritual accompaniment.

Br. Zachary Wilberding, OSB, explores current methods of theological reflection and their role in forming candidates for lives of celibate chastity.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D. and Sr. Jane Becker, OSB, Ph.D. explore the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in directing formation with women and men.

Rev. Peter Marshall, MSW, M.Div. explores discernment of celibacy as a unique call from God.

Rev. Denis Robinson, OSB, discusses the question of the use of internal versus external forum in seminary and religious formation.

Sr. Jane Becker, OSB, Ph.D. identifies benchmarks for growth in affective maturity.

Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., offers strategies for managing technology use effectively.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., explores structuring a celibacy formation program and evaluating progress in celibate living.

David M. George, R.N., M.Div., recommends easy-to-implement habits for enhancing health and wellness in older adults.

Rev. Paul Scaglione, M.Div., discusses a pastoral approach to accompanying trauma survivors.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., discusses the lay charism and how it is expressed in lay ministry.

Tasha Dorsey, Psy.D., offers strategies for developing healthy interdependence between leaders and community members.

Mary Pat Garvin, RSM, Ph.D., explores the pre-tirement trend and the advantages of identifying your “encore ministry” in the service of healthy aging.

Jeff Jenkins, M.A., explores the essential elements of human language and how it may affect human formation.

Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., discusses the impact of culture on personality development.

Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., offers strategies for forming and acculturating international candidates in this area.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., discusses how an integrated feedback session and written report can help vocation and formation directors support a candidate throughout the discernment and formation experience.