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Matthew Breuninger

Always great to find a like-minded Catholic therapist putting out helpful content for fellow Catholics.

Summary by:
Dr. Marcel Lanahan

Dr. Breuninger is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor of psychology at Franciscan University, and the founder of Wellspring Counseling & Coaching. He recently published his first book Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life’s Hurts. His approach is very much in line with the Insight Anchors vision, and he has a gift for speaking about healing that is inviting to others.

Some of the key insights he shares so beautifully:

In running from suffering we create more crosses for ourselves.

One way to think about healing: healing is learning to suffer well.

Below are some resource links that you might benefit from:

Article:

Change is difficult

Podcast appearances:

Purposeful Lab

Pints with Aquinas

Podcast on his use of clinical hypnosis (You've heard of Catholic Mindfulness? Try Catholic Hypnosis!)

Discerning Hearts podcast

Book:

Amazon link to his first popular book

Here is a video where he gives a presentation and speaks in depth about his book: