Gratitude with Heart and Hope
A brief reflection uniting Scripture, theology, and positive psychology to show how gratitude forms the heart and nurtures hope in everyday life.
I believe in an integration that honors both science and faith, clinical practice and soul care. This blog reflects my desire to build bridges across disciplines, communities, and people so we can think, feel, and live with greater awareness, humility, and hope.
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I explore human experience through the SERT model (Sandage et al., 2023), integrating spiritual, existential, religious, and theological dimensions with clinical psychology. This blog offers a space where science, faith, and humanity dialogue with compassion, and meaning.

A brief reflection uniting Scripture, theology, and positive psychology to show how gratitude forms the heart and nurtures hope in everyday life.

A reflection on my year as a Doctoral Therapy Extern at Thamani Counseling Center, a season of professional growth, diverse clinical experiences, and meaningful relationships, all rooted in compassion and excellence.

A reflection on my year as a Doctoral Therapy Extern at Thamani Counseling Center, a season of professional growth, diverse clinical experiences, and meaningful relationships, all rooted in compassion and excellence.

A personal journey of faith, academic pursuit, and professional growth that led me from Puerto Rico to Wheaton College in search of a doctoral program integrating theology, spirituality, and psychology.
Ezequiel Cruz
Psychologist, Educator, and Consultant
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