How can you counter the noise to plant and nurture seeds of faith? This what Allison Ricciardi, LMHC discusses in today’s video.
Personal Growth
Ep. 105: The Power of Purpose
Feeling like you have a purpose in life gives life meaning but so many people struggle to figure this out. You can live life with purpose and joy.

I Was a Pathetic Teenager
I have many fond memories of my teen years. But as much as I don’t enjoy getting older, I wouldn’t want to go back to those years for anything. Or, let me rephrase that…I wouldn’t want to go back to who I was in those years. In plain English, I was pathetic…as were most of my friends.

Be Who You Are and Be that Well
When I was younger, I had a timeshare with friends at the beach for nine years.

What is a Catholic Therapist?
I’m often asked this question by both Catholics and non-Catholics.

Finding Healthy Resolution Without Becoming a Gossipmonger
When difficult things happen in our lives it’s understandable and important to both our emotional and physical health that we seek out either professional counseling intervention or someone to just vent our feelings to help us sort them out.

I Think I Swallowed a Bug Yesterday
Well, for once, this is not just a clever title. I wish it were. I think I really did swallow a bug yesterday.

Blundered Again!
Allison Ricciardi, LMHC shares what she learned from St. Therese of Lisieux on how to pray your way out of the mistakes and blunders you’ve made.

Men, Identity, and Friendships
Someone commented to me about a sentence from my previous As the Deer Longs… article: “For many men, our last experience of really close male friends was in high school or college, although we may have many acquaintances.”

No More Shame: Shame vs Guilt
As we experience life, our behaviors and interactions will impact the way we feel about ourselves. Behaviors, both positive and negative, bring consequences and those consequences influence our future selves.