Welcome to the Institute for Family Health and Well-being
Inspiring Catholic Women, Couples, and Families to form a deep and compelling faith life.
About Dr. Kate
My name is Dr. Kate Walsh-Soucheray and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, emeritus. I spent two decades in the classrooms of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, where I taught elementary school, middle school, and high school Social Studies and Religion;. I also worked for ten years as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at Christian Heart Counseling in Stillwater, Minnesota. I was a full-time stay-at-home mom for 18 years and I now babysit for grandchildren on Fridays. (The best day of the week!)
I am a Catholic woman, married to my husband John, for 42 years. We have three adult, married children, and six lovely grandchildren, and another baby on the way!!
I have been so blessed to study. I attended St. Catherine University for my bachelor's degree in education and history in the 1970s. I had the blessing of attending school as an adult. I have a master's degree in theology from the University of St. Thomas, School of Divinity. A master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Saint Mary's University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Saint Mary's University. I am now retired and I am a speaker and writer, supporting Catholic families in this turbulent, confusing time.
Throughout all my studies, I did my very best to listen to the voice of God in my head, my heart, and my soul and follow obediently what He asked of me. This was not an easy task and one that required an abundance of God's Grace, because it requires so much courage to overcome our own human fears and doubts. It is only through God's Grace that we are able to accomplish what He asks of us.
My goal has always been to live a virtuous life, and learning to do so is a lifelong process. We become virtuous through developing virtuous habits and surrounding ourselves with virtuous, holy people.
My Mission Statement: Inspiring Catholic women, couples, and families to form a deep and compelling faith life, so their love of God extends into every aspect of their lives, expressing their love for God in every breath, thought, and action.
I ask that God's blessings, goodness, and faithfulness be evident to you today and every day!
Thank you and God bless you, Dr. Kate
ksoucheray@ifhwb.com or 651-208-9829 or contact me on LinkedIn.