Lay Formation

Thursday, May 20
1:00-2:00 pm ET

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

Thursday, March 25
1:00-2:00 pm ET

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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., identifies communication skills for ministering to individuals with complicated personalities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 how a faith-based response can foster healing over time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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., explores the unexpected opportunities for spiritual growth in difficult times and offers wellness strategies for pastoral leaders.

A reflection from Bishop Shelton Fabre of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee against Racism.

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

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