The mission of the Institute for Marital Healing is growth in spousal self-knowledge and in the good habits that can strengthen Catholic marriages. This site uncovers the leading psychological causes of marital conflicts, especially excessive anger, selfishness, control, and emotional distance and provides effective approaches to diminish them. Also included are the luminous writings of St. John Paul II on marriage and family life, as well as the timeless wisdom of the Catholic Church.
Habits for A Healthy Marriage is unique because it draws on the field of positive psychology, which focuses on growth in virtues. Each chapter names a common marital problem along with a particular virtue that can help couples to overcome that problem. It shows that the road to healing is paved with forgiveness, not only between spouses but also within their families of origin.
Habits for a Healthy Marriage Training
Training in Habits for a Healthy Marriage: A Handbook for Catholic Couples will be offered online in the future for mental health professionals, those involved in the pastoral care of the family through Pre Cana and marital enrichment programs, clergy, marriage tribunal staff, family physicians, and graduate students.
If you are interested in being put on the mailing list for HHM training or pre-marital information, please contact us at maritalhealing1@gmail.com.
Forgiveness Therapy addresses the importance of uncovering and treating the excessive anger that is present in psychiatric disorders. This treatment is essential for their resolution and the prevention of relapse.
Expanded Reason Award
In July 2019 their APA book on Forgiveness Therapy led to Dr. Robert Enright and Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons receiving the prestigious Benedictine XVI Foundation Expanded Reason Award in research in association with the University Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid.
Online Continuing Education Course
A continuing education course for mental health professionals, clergy and physicians that will help them understand the significance and capabilities of Forgiveness Therapy is available at internationalforgivenessinstitute.com