Revisiting "Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous"

Frederick Aardema, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and co-creator of Inference-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), an innovative approach to treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr. Aardema is a professor, researcher, and clinician who has spent three decades advancing I-CBT as a solution for OCD, helping those that are unresponsive to traditional methods. He continues to work to redefine OCD treatment and support individuals through his research.

Dr. Salhany is a licensed psychologist and has been treating individuals with a broad range of anxiety and depressive disorders for more than 25 years. She received a Master’s of Science in School & Community Counseling from CUNY, the College of Staten Island and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. Dr. Salhany is a licensed Psychologist in New York and New Jersey as well a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey.

Thomas M. Santa, CSsR, the priest director of the Scrupulous Anonymous newsletter, has ministered to people with scrupulosity for more than twenty years. He is an associate faculty member and former director of the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, Arizona. He has also served as pastor of St. Michael Parish in Old Town, Chicago, and as President/Publisher of Liguori Publications. Fr. Santa is the author of many books, pamphlets, and newsletters, including all four editions of Understanding Scrupulosity (Liguori Publications, 4th edition 2025) and The Essential Bible Handbook (Liguori Publications, 2002). He offers retreats for people with scrupulosity and workshops on scrupulosity for pastoral ministers and professional therapists.