Help a Loved One in Distress Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/a-catholics-guide-to-helping-a-loved-one-in-distress Have you ever wondered what to do when confronted with a loved one in psychological distress? Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founders of Souls and Hearts, have put together a free course to help you help others. In this course, you’ll learn a step-by-step process of providing psychological first aid to those in need. You’ll not only learn the specific things you should do, but also see those suggestions fleshed out through real-life examples and role-plays. Near the end of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your responses in different scenarios. © 2025 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 685eae29-98f1-5cb6-9198-f27da46d566d no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:09:04 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:42:05 -0500 http://soulsandhearts.com https://img.transistor.fm/bdqr4TXiqPg5ImX56QWO-iwQzFb8hYXn7lZ8h-G2wDA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYyOTIvMTU3NjAx/OTI4MC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Help a Loved One in Distress http://soulsandhearts.com episodic Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Have you ever wondered what to do when confronted with a loved one in psychological distress? Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founders of Souls and Hearts, have put together a free course to help you help others. In this course, you’ll learn a step-by-step process of providing psychological first aid to those in need. You’ll not only learn the specific things you should do, but also see those suggestions fleshed out through real-life examples and role-plays. Near the end of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your responses in different scenarios. Have you ever wondered what to do when confronted with a loved one in psychological distress. Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health Peter Malinoski No No Episode 10: Summary and Conclusion 10 10 Episode 10: Summary and Conclusion full 6d0727c5-2065-4ea2-b609-bc3d26344ca9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bbaf855 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 326 Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health No Episode 9: What Not to Do 9 9 Episode 9: What Not to Do full 4707939e-e435-44b3-a4e4-265f9edb5a34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da74d554 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 352 Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health No Episode 8: Exploring Options 8 8 Episode 8: Exploring Options full dd86b8b9-c2d7-4f93-9880-d825a84244de https://share.transistor.fm/s/44528772 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 802 Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health No Episode 7: Affirmation 7 7 Episode 7: Affirmation full 094cdd83-e26d-4105-ade1-462c09852f9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c03927cb Wed, 01 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 558 Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health No Episode 6: Empathetic Attunement 6 6 Episode 6: Empathetic Attunement full d63cc0ab-9226-49b8-b8a5-eb49e94434d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18b90a08 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 570 Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health No Episode 5: Active Listening 5 5 Episode 5: Active Listening full 0a7674c2-fb91-4f7b-87a6-51afc97f48ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3c19102 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 567 Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health No Episode 2: Self Care 2 2 Episode 2: Self Care full cc77f341-4c4c-4cce-adfd-6a2d3777e0cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bbc6837 Although many people want a checklist of things to do so they can jump right in to help, Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete explain why you have to start with yourself. Although this module is not about becoming perfect first, it is about increasing the awareness of what you need to do to prepare yourself to be an instrument of God. It encourages you to embrace some basic self-care principles as well as to be introspective about why you react to distressing situations in the way that you do. Bringing some of these things to light in your own mind will better prepare you to help others.

]]> Although many people want a checklist of things to do so they can jump right in to help, Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete explain why you have to start with yourself. Although this module is not about becoming perfect first, it is about increasing the awareness of what you need to do to prepare yourself to be an instrument of God. It encourages you to embrace some basic self-care principles as well as to be introspective about why you react to distressing situations in the way that you do. Bringing some of these things to light in your own mind will better prepare you to help others.

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 611 This episode discusses in detail how you can prepare yourself to be the best helper possible, both in general, and in the critical moment. This episode discusses in detail how you can prepare yourself to be the best helper possible, both in general, and in the critical moment. Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health No Episode 3: Loving the Other Person 3 3 Episode 3: Loving the Other Person full 5bb162de-0ab7-4e4a-ad4e-0c5c85485a82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a74aa1fb  It’s tempting to try to analyze the problem, change bad feelings or just fix things for a loved one in distress. In this module, Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete encourage you to slow down, stay calm, and simply focus on being with your distressed loved one instead of shifting to “doing” mode. By holding the present moment and protecting the space to allow others to feel and share what they are experiencing in a non-judgmental, humble and honest way, you’ll be providing a loving space for your family member or friend. 

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Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founders of Souls and Hearts, talk about what the overall course is designed to do as well as what it’s not designed to do. You’ll also get a birds’ eye view of what will be coming up in future modules of the course, which includes self-care, general principles, situation assessment, listening and reflecting, effective affirmation, how to make a plan, what to say, and things to avoid. Finally, you’ll get to actually practice through role-playing exercises to help you prepare and build confidence.

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Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founders of Souls and Hearts, talk about what the overall course is designed to do as well as what it’s not designed to do. You’ll also get a birds’ eye view of what will be coming up in future modules of the course, which includes self-care, general principles, situation assessment, listening and reflecting, effective affirmation, how to make a plan, what to say, and things to avoid. Finally, you’ll get to actually practice through role-playing exercises to help you prepare and build confidence.

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 493 A brief overview of this course includes an introduction to the common challenge that all of us face at one time or another in helping a loved one in distress. A brief overview of this course includes an introduction to the common challenge that all of us face at one time or another in helping a loved one in distress. Catholic Catholicism Therapy Therapist Counseling Counselor Psychology Mental Health No Episode 4: Assessing the Situation 4 4 Episode 4: Assessing the Situation full 3f1a68bf-5718-46c1-9c41-070d213dc7e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12c92ebf It's usually easy to spot signs of distress in a family member or friend. You may notice things like low energy, excessive crying, or even an increase in physical symptoms like muscle cramps. After you realize someone you love needs help, Dr. Gerry and Dr. Peter suggest you check yourself first. Are there things from you past that may lead you to react in a certain way? Before entering into a discussion, try to remember that God loves both of you in that moment and is present to help. 

]]> It's usually easy to spot signs of distress in a family member or friend. You may notice things like low energy, excessive crying, or even an increase in physical symptoms like muscle cramps. After you realize someone you love needs help, Dr. Gerry and Dr. Peter suggest you check yourself first. Are there things from you past that may lead you to react in a certain way? Before entering into a discussion, try to remember that God loves both of you in that moment and is present to help. 

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete Peter Malinoski and Gerry Crete 506 In this episode, Dr. Peter and Dr. Gerry review how to recognize distress and assess the whole situation to help you know what course of action to take. In this episode, Dr. Peter and Dr. Gerry review how to recognize distress and assess the whole situation to help you know what course of action to take. Catholic psychology helping assessing No