by Abby | Sep 21, 2025 | Trauma-Informed
Those on the front lines of the Catholic Church (priests, religious, and people working or volunteering in ministry) get to be with people at the best and worst moments of their lives. In one day, we may attend a wedding or a Baptism and celebrate the beauty of those...
by Abby | Sep 14, 2025 | Saints Who Faced Trauma
If you begin to feel overwhelmed at any point when reading this article, please pause and seek guidance from a trained mental health professional, a trusted friend, or a mentor. St. Margaret of Cortona was born into a peasant farming family in Italy. When she was...
by Abby | Sep 7, 2025 | Resilience
When I first began taking my Catholic faith seriously, one of the first things I realized I needed to do was learn how to read the Bible, because doing so would help to form my mind as a disciple of Christ. As a Catholic school student, I had limited knowledge of the...
by Abby | Aug 31, 2025 | Preventing Trauma and Its Impacts
Psychological research has proven two things time and time again: We heal in relationships, and relationships protect us from the negative impacts of trauma. In your ministry, you have the opportunity to provide these healing relationships. This article will discuss...
by Abby | Aug 24, 2025 | Saints Who Faced Trauma
If you begin to feel overwhelmed at any point when reading this article, please pause and seek guidance from a trained mental health professional, a trusted friend, or a mentor. St. Jane Frances de Chantal was born into a rich and powerful family in France. When she...
