2005 HORIZON No. 3 -- Psychological health in candidates

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Psychological health in candidates - Healthy members, healthy communities

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

A friend of mine comes from a family of 12. The joke is that with so many people, they ended up with one of everything. Read more...

Assessing candidates with mental health concerns

When assessing a candidate with a mental health history, it’s important to ask: how well and for how long has this person been able to function well? Read more...

The obsessive-compulsive candidate: striving for perfection

By Philip Dodgson and Barbara Gaudet C.S.J.

Perfectionism, control, discipline—these can be positive characteristics when a person remains flexible. The obsessive-compulsive candidate, however, does raise concerns. Read more...

The traumatized applicant and the vocation director

By Mary Elizabeth Kenel

The effects can remain hidden, yet trauma inflicts great damage to a person’s psyche. Read more...

Recognizing personality disorders in candidates

By Raymond F. Dlugos O.S.A.

Members with personality disorders can cause tremendous damage to a religious community. Vocation directors need to understand these disorders in order to make wise judgments. Read more...

The essential facts about depression

By Sister Mary Ellen Moore S.H.

Depression affects people in many different ways. It helps to understand the various types of depression, the possible impact on communities and treatment options. Read more...

What every vocation director should know about addictions

By Kevin P. McClone

Addictions take a huge toll on families and communities. How can vocation directors assess the impact of a candidate’s history with an addiction? Read more...

When a vocation director needs to say “no”

It’s never going to feel good to turn down a candidate. Here is a close look at the emotional and ethical considerations. Read more...

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