Overcoming Stress & Anxiety
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Do You Want to Break Free of Anxiety?
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.
—John 14:27
In every corner of our lives, we are faced with stress. Family issues, work projects, financial worries—sometimes we feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, and this leads to that unhealthy response known as anxiety.
Our Lord desires us to experience His peace on a daily basis. A life filled with chaos, fear, and anxiety is not the life He wants for us. So how do we respond to the inevitable stressors of life in a Christ-centered, holy, and peaceful way?
Dr. Mario Sacasa, licensed marriage and family therapist—and a Catholic husband and father—is here to help.
Understand the Causes, Find the Solution
In this 21-day series, Dr. Sacasa will lead you step-by-step into a deeper understanding of yourself, the nature of stress and why we experience it, how we respond to it in healthy and unhealthy ways, and how we can tackle it successfully.
Employing the Church’s understanding of the human person and his extensive experience in Catholic psychological counseling, Dr. Sacasa will teach you:
- What anxiety is and why we experience it
- The physical factors involved in the experience of anxiety
- How our identity as children of God is essential to our approach
- Practical techniques for handling stress and stopping the onslaught of anxiety
- Methods of prayer that cultivate inner peace
- Why talking about interior “wounds” can be dangerous and self-defeating
- …and so much more!
How Does This Series Work?
Each day of this series consists of a written portion and video, all brought to you by Dr. Sacasa. Since it’s important to do each day of the series in order, you’ll receive access to each lesson as you finish the previous one. You’ll get an email in your inbox every day reminding you to take that day’s lesson.
Ready to Live a More Peaceful Life?
Stress and anxiety affect the best of us, but a peaceful life is still possible for you. Learn how to embrace the peace of Christ and break free of fear and anxiety. Sign up today!
Series Contributors
Dr. Mario Sacasa
Dr. Mario Sacasa is the associate director of the Faith and Marriage Apostolate of the Willwoods Community in Louisiana. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist and operates a private counseling practice in Charlotte, NC. He earned a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, LA. He also holds a combined M.S./Ed.S. in marriage and family counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Sacasa travels the country offering lectures to dioceses, parishes, seminaries, and college campuses on the themes of marriage, relationships, sexuality, hope, and positive psychology. He has been on faculty at Notre Dame Seminary, Divine Mercy University, and the Institute for Priestly Formation. He has lectured for the Theology of the Body Institute and The National Catholic Singles Conference. Dr. Sacasa creates and hosts the Always Hope podcast, a long-form interview show aimed at helping the listener grow in their emotional and spiritual health. The show has a worldwide audience, and he has interviewed notable guests such as Fr. Josh Johnson, Jason Evert, Fr. Timothy Gallagher, Sr. Josephine Garrett, Bishop Bill Wack, Dr. Brant Pitre, Leah Darrow, Dr. Gregory Bottaro, Art and Laraine Bennett, and many others.
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Well Done!
Highly recommend this course. Short daily videos and thought pieces. Just what is needed in today’s busy environment.
Overcoming Stress & Anxiety
I want to thank Dr. Sarcasa for delivering the very best workshop of copying with stress and anxiety. As a 75 year old woman I learned so much, whether it was knowledge, coping strategy or prayers that I cannot thank you enough. I will repeat these 21 days over again, not just once but at long as it takes for me to get to where I want to be which is in peace and with confidence that I had when I was a young person with my whole life ahead of me. Life has chipped away at me but now I understand why and I know what I can do to help myself get that peace back with the help of Jesus and Mary, his blessed mother. Thank you, thank you, thank you. God Bless you in your good work.