Dr. Scott Richards is writing a blog for the Psychology Today website. His first blog entry was published on May 30, 2025, titled “Building Bridges Between Psychology and Spirituality.” The name of Dr. Richards’ blog is “Dissent from Freud: Mainstreaming Spirituality into Science and Psychotherapy.” The blog will highlight key findings and insights from the Bridges-Templeton Foundation grant project. Dr. Richards will also: (1) Describe major historical events, significant contributors, and landmark research studies and publications that have advanced the effort to mainstream spirituality into psychotherapy over the past 50 years; (2) Share Dr. Richards’ experiences participating in this “Dissent from Freud” movement; (3) Provide excerpts from interviews with prominent mental health professionals, clergy, and members of the public regarding spirituality, psychotherapy, and mental health; and (4) Describe evidence-based spiritual resources that can help clients and others cope, heal, and thrive in the face of emotional and relational challenges.