In this episode, Dr. Greg interviews Julie Xistris, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about her journey through the CPMAP certification program. Julie shares her struggles with integrating her Catholic faith into her therapy practice and how the CatholicPsych training program provided her with the tools and freedom to align her work with her vocation.

Discussed in this episode:

• The hidden struggles and pressures Catholic therapists face in a secular world;
• The challenges of integrating faith into licensed therapy, especially when restricted by insurance or documentation requirements;
• Julie’s journey from self-doubt to newfound confidence in her vocation;
• Why traditional therapy methods weren't enough for her as a Catholic therapist;
• The lack of effective supervision in Julie’s previous work experiences and how the CPMAP program provided life-changing guidance and support;
• The importance of a supportive community and intentional supervision within the CPMAP program;
• Julie’s passion for helping families and faith-based individuals, inspired by her own experiences and challenges within both Catholic and Protestant communities;
• Julie’s plan with another CPMAP graduate to work together on addressing family, faith, and financial wounds, particularly in underserved communities;
• How the CPMAP model continues to evolve based on the unique contributions of its graduates;
• Why the CPMAP certification was a game-changer for Julie’s therapy practice.

Resources mentioned or relevant: 

• Feeling called to help others? Sign up for our Open House event! https://catholicpsych.com/openhouse
• Need help? Schedule a free consultation with Julie Xistris to discuss your next best step; 
• Connect with Julie Xistris directly on Instagram (@jdx_mentorship) or email (julie@catholicpsych.com);
• Learn more about our Certification program (CPMAP): CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism;
• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych;
• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;
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• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE’s - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!
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