Mookie Manalili
PhD Student in Practical Theology
Academic Concentration
Pastoral Theology and Psychology, Spirituality Studies
Research interests
Mookie is interested in suffering, embodiment, meaning-making, narratives, trauma, memory, and ethics. In terms of formation, he has received an engineering degree from Loyola Marymount University, theological pedagogy degree from Notre Dame, and clinical social work and theological studies degrees from Boston College. Mookie trained as a Licensed Independent Certified Social Worker (LICSW) psychotherapist, who blends narrative therapy, psychoanalysis, logotherapy, body-based techniques, and mindfulness traditions. In terms of communities, Mookie is involved with the Psychology and the Other conference, the Center for Psychological Humanities & Ethics, the Morality Lab, and the Danielsen Institute. In all his various roles, Mookie hopes to participate in our duty to better our society: particularly for folks who suffer injustices; for the widow, orphan, and stranger; for a future and world beyond one’s self. To request his curriculum vitae, inquire about therapy/research, or chat about life’s mysteries over tea (or bourbon), feel free to email him. Pax Christi.
Suffering: How does suffering (i.e. trauma, grief, loss) impact us (i.e. neuro structure/function, narratives, etc)?
Interpretation: What processes and networks are used in (re-)interpretation of these memories of suffering?
Spirituality & Narratives: What contextual and individual differences (i.e. culture, spirituality) lend to healing?
Psychopathology & Virtue: What virtues (i.e. humility) correlate with psychopathology vs wellness-flourishing?
Academic Advisors
Dr. Steven Sandage