Understanding the Relationship Between Faith and Mental Health
A Reason for Hope
Catholic psychologist Dr. Gregory Bottaro joins A Reason for Hope Podcast to explore why much of secular mental health care is falling short and how integrating faith and psychology offers a more complete path to healing. He shares his journey of discerning a religious vocation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, his mentorship under Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and the deep spiritual wisdom behind Abandonment to Divine Providence. We discuss how faith can transform psychological practices, the impact of sin on mental health, and how the CatholicPsych Institute’s Mentorship model, launched just before the pandemic, is reshaping the landscape of Catholic therapy. Dr. Bottaro also explains the unique approach of Catholic Mindfulness compared to Eastern practices, highlights the saints who have inspired his work, and gives a preview of the upcoming CatholicPsych Institute Summit. ✨Follow our podcast! https://aoh.lnk.to/jqWMe4CH - Support Our Sponsors - Scapulars.com - Divine protection in life and in death with the most durable, comfortable scapulars ever made. Follow My Camino - Whether you are interested in a fully planned trip, partially guided trip, or in assistance in planning your self-guided trip, Follow My Camino will make sure your Pilgrimage to the Camino is as amazing as it can be. - Connect with us - Facebook Instagram Youtube Website - Connect with CatholicPsych - Instagram Facebook X LinkedIn Website ⏰Timecode⏰ 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Start of Interview 03:29 The Mental Health Crisis and Secular Psychology 08:23 Formation and Spirituality in Psychology 11:38 Abandonment to Divine Providence 14:04 Integrating Faith and Psychology 15:43 Scapulars.com 16:28 Follow My Camino 17:10 Mentorship Program at Catholic Psych Institute 22:19 The Relationship Between Sin and Psychological Health 27:01 Exploring Catholic Mindfulness 30:01 The Catholic Perspective on Mindfulness 35:29 Influential Saints and Their Impact 38:47 CatholicPsych Institute Summit 40:16 Chapter: The Relationship Between Faith and Mental Health 42:54 Future Directions for Catholic Psych