Saint Dymphna’s Playbook

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30: Are My Flashbacks Real? Mar 07, 2020

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Tommy talks about the the recent suicide of a Kansas City priest and the importance of not over-pathologizing ourselves, shares a little about Saint John Vianney, and answers listener questions about flashbacks, grieving the death of a parent, and how to respond to Catholics who think using mental health medication is just "drugging our bodies."

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29: The Re-Birthing Weekend! Feb 29, 2020

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Tommy talks about the importance of finding a modality of therapy that connects with you and discusses the wide range of emotions that can come after a miscarriage, introduces listeners to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, and answers listener questions about responding to DMs about mortal sin, the idea of hell making it hard to feel God's love and mercy, and how to prepare for a happy birth after the experience of a medical trauma.

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28: This Too Shall Pass Feb 22, 2020

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Tommy talks about supporting a teen with mental illness and how spirituality connects with counseling, introduces listeners to Saint Noel Chabanel, and answers listener questions about grieving the loss of someone we don't remember, navigating the emotions of studying abroad, and how to prepare our mental health for pregnancy and having children.

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27: At-Home Date Nights Feb 15, 2020

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Tommy talks about the importance of focusing on your relationship as a married couple and how to address suicide with young children, shares a little bit about Saint Ignatius of Loyola, and answers listener questions about recovering from childhood abuse, navigating relationships with difficult family members, and supporting a loved one experiencing early cognitive difficulties.

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26: The Most Depressing Day of the Year Feb 08, 2020

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Tommy talks about the the idea of Blue Monday and the heartbreak of Christian pastors being fired over their mental health, introduces everyone to Saint Flora, and answers listener questions about how to stop dwelling on the sins of others, the DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) idea that there are no absolute truths, and how to help a loved one with military-related PTSD.

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25: Just Pray Harder! Feb 01, 2020

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Tommy addresses the lie that praying more will always lead to healing and talks about how to navigate relationships with family members who are hostile to our faith, shares a little bit about Saint Augustine, and answers listener questions about religious orders rejecting people because of their mental health, when to speak up in a relationship, and how to help our loved ones suffering from addiction while also taking care of ourselves.

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24: I Really, Really Don't Want To Take Meds Jan 25, 2020

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Tommy talks about the stigma around taking mental health medications and explores the heartbreak of Saint Therese, shares a little about Saint Aelred of Rievaulx, and answers listener questions about navigating manipulative relationships, the therapy modality known as EMDR, and depression leading to missing Mass.

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Episode 23: Taking a Mental Health Day Jan 18, 2020

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Tommy talks about children taking a mental health day off of school and a recent study on contraception and depression, shares a little about Saint Joseph of Cupertino, and answers listener questions about self-disclosure in job interviews, navigating family relationships, and how to battle perfectionism.

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Episode 22: Let's Fight Some Thoughts! Jan 11, 2020

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Tommy talks about the dangers of self-care advice and the potential Medicaid IMD Exclusion repeal plans, shares a little about Saint Oscar Romero, and answers listener questions about battling perverted thoughts, promoting healing between siblings, and the importance of replacing a bad coping skill with a good one.

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21: Walking on Eggshells Jan 04, 2020

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Tommy talks about how to become a therapist and the potential anxiety associated with memento mori, shares a little bit about Saint Teresa of Avila, and answers listener questions about mindfulness techniques, families who stigmatize therapy, and how to be in a supportive relationship with someone who has experienced suicidal thoughts.

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