Divine Mercy University Press Release Mini-Version of the CCMMP

The Mini-Version of the Meta-Model is intended for those who want a short, readable summary of the Meta-Model.

STERLING, Va., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Divine Mercy University Press (DMU Press) is excited to announce the publication of the Mini-Version of the original 700-page volume of A Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person: Integration with Psychology and Mental Health Practice. "The Mini-Version of the Meta-Model is intended for those who want a short, readable summary of the Meta-Model. This new book presents the basic ideas, presented in a less abstract form and without all the detailed analyses," said author Paul C. Vitz, Ph.D.

Both volumes integrate the insights of three wisdom traditions—the psychological sciences, philosophy, and theology—to provide a framework for understanding the person for application in mental health practice. The book received the 2020 Expanded Reason Award given by the Vatican Foundation Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI and Universidad Francisco de Vitoria Madrid.

In consultation with the colleagues who collaborated on the original Meta-Model, Paul C. Vitz, Ph.D., has drawn out from the massive book the essential points and principles. In the condensed hundred-page mini-version, the book manages to summarize the most important issues necessary for a true and full understanding of the nature of the person from psychological, philosophical, and theological perspectives.

A Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person is designed to educate and train professors, practitioners, and students in the mental health field to apply the "Meta-Model" framework in their clinical work and psychological research. It also represents a significant contribution to theological and philosophical understandings of the person.

"A special dedication to the Faculty, Students, Staff, Benefactors and Friends of Divine Mercy University who brought about its remarkable growth and flourishing, and a special acknowledgement to those who were notably helpful in the development of this Mini Meta-Model, Fr. Lino Otero, Craig S. Titus, S.T.D., Ph.D., and Pat Fagan," said Paul C. Vitz, Ph.D., "Thanks also to the authors of the original 26 chapters of the Catholic Christian Meta-Model of the Person: Integration of Psychology and Mental Health Practice. (2020)."

The mini-version can be purchased via Amazon in paperback and for Kindle at this link.

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ABOUT DIVINE MERCY UNIVERSITY

About Divine Mercy University: Divine Mercy University (DMU) is a Catholic graduate school of psychology and counseling, founded in 1999 as the Institute for the Psychological Sciences. The University is dedicated to the scientific study of psychology with a Catholic understanding of the person, marriage and the family. The University offers a Doctoral (Psy.D.) degree in Clinical Psychology, a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Psychology, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling, and a certificate in Spiritual Direction.

Divine Mercy University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award masters and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Divine Mercy University.

The Board of Directors of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in the School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University. The accreditation cycle for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialty area started on July 6, 2023 and runs through October 31, 2031.

The IPS doctoral program in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). *Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association 750 1st Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202)-336-5979 / Email: [email protected] / Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

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