Our connections with God and others are central to who we are. Yet many of our relationships—with family, friends, and even God Himself—are far from ideal, leaving us lonely and questioning whether we are truly loved.
In Leaving Loneliness Behind, licensed Catholic therapist Regina Boyd helps readers build the skills needed for deeper, more meaningful relationships with both God and others.
Boyd explains that emotional intimacy is the true antidote to loneliness. It involves opening yourself to others, sharing your feelings with honesty, and building trust through both words and actions.
She identifies five keys to emotional intimacy:
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Recognize the potential depths in your existing relationships
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Allow yourself to be vulnerable so that true intimacy is possible
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Communicate through conflict in ways that foster trust and affection
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Acknowledge the past and move toward emotional wholeness
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Give of yourself generously for the sake of the relationship
Each chapter includes real-life stories that demonstrate how emotional intimacy can transform marriages, friendships, families, and workplaces. Drawing on Catholic wisdom, scripture, and Church teaching, Boyd shows how faith can heal our hearts and strengthen our bonds with others.
About the Author
Regina Boyd is a licensed mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist. She is the founder of Boyd Counseling Services and a contributor to the Hallow app.
Boyd earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Rollins College. She has presented nationally on the integration of mental health and Catholicism for organizations such as the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, the Given Institute, FemCatholic, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Her work has been featured by Catholic Women in Business, FemCatholic, and on SiriusXM’s The Catholic Channel. Boyd lives with her family in Orlando, Florida, where she assists with parish and diocesan marriage formation.
