Integrating Faith and Psychology for Holistic Mental Health Healing - Dr. Greg Bottaro

Finding Sanctuary

About the Guest:

Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic psychologist and the founder of the Catholic Psych Institute. Based in the United States, Dr. Bottaro integrates Catholic philosophy and theology with contemporary psychology to address mental health issues. He is passionate about aligning spiritual and scientific approaches to enrich lives affected by psychological struggles. Dr. Bottaro has extensively explored themes of happiness, suffering, and identity through both his institute and his podcast, "Being Human."

Key Takeaways:

• Integrating faith, science, and reason can create a comprehensive approach to mental health, offering deeper insights into human nature and behavior.
• Modern psychological challenges, such as the effects of social media, highlight the need for an inclusive philosophical foundation in mental health care.
• Developing a strong spiritual and philosophical identity is crucial in overcoming personal and societal challenges.
• Psychology can benefit from incorporating a spiritual dimension, as practitioners recognize their role as instruments of healing.
• Social initiatives to counteract negative technological impacts, like banning kids' access to social media, can support a healthier developmental environment.

Notable Quotes:

1. "All truth is derived from the same source of truth, and there's a unity to all truth." – Dr. Greg Bottaro
2. "If we had a philosophical foundation, we won't have to experiment first to see if something doesn't work." – Dr. Greg Bottaro
3. "We are accountable to the maker." – Natalie Moujalli
4. "Psychology is like the X-ray in the MRI. We get to see what's happening." – Monsignor Shorah
5. "The body makes the invisible visible." – Dr. Greg Bottaro

Resources:

• Catholic Psych Institute: www.catholicpsych.com
• Being Human Podcast: Explore more episodes and insights from Dr. Greg Bottaro.
• "Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt: A book exploring the impact of screens and social media on today's youth.

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