Episode 180: The Psychology of JP2: A Bold Proposal
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May 28, 2024
Delve into a bold proposal for Catholic mental health rooted in St. John Paul II's psychology. Explore human dignity, combat modern mental health crises, and integrate spiritual dimensions for more effective care. Learn why a Catholic standard of mental health is crucial in today's world.
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No Standard for Mental Health
There is no true standard for mental health like physical health's measurable markers.
Mental health criteria are subjective and lack definitive thresholds for health or illness.
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Person Beyond Material Science
The human person transcends material observation, encompassing body and spirit.
Science alone cannot fully explain or treat mental health because it ignores the spiritual dimension.
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Integrate Science and Philosophy
Catholic psychologists must integrate psychology as science with the philosophy of the human person.
This integration is essential to truly understand and help the whole person beyond secular models.
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Welcome to Episode 180 of the Being Human Podcast: The Psychology of JP2: A Bold Proposal
In this week’s episode, Dr. Greg explores a bold new proposal for a Catholic standard of mental health rooted in the psychology of St. John Paul II. Dr. Greg entreats all Catholic psychologists and therapists to mine the treasures of JP2’s Personalism in order to offer hope, clarity, and healing in an increasingly confused and suffering world.
Discussed in this episode:
Why St. John Paul II’s psychology is more brilliant, effective and important to study than any other psychologist (including Freud)
The significance of human dignity and personhood in mental health care
How the teachings of JP2 can combat the modern mental health crises
Pitfalls of a solely scientific approach to mental health
The big difference between subjective criteria for mental health and a clear standard for mental health (and why there is no standard for mental health)
Being a Catholic psychologist does not mean simply being Catholic in the secular study of psychology
Anyone saying they are doing Catholic therapy should be an expert in both the science of psychology and the philosophy of psychology
How a model that integrates the spiritual and material dimensions of the human person offers deeper insights and more effective care compared to secular models
Find out how you can contribute to and benefit from a Catholic standard of mental health
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