Thomas moore care of the soul biography

American psychotherapist

For other people named Thomas Moore, see Thomas Moore (disambiguation).

Thomas Moore (born October 8, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan) is a psychotherapist, former monk, and writer of popular spiritual books, including the New York Times bestsellerCare of the Soul (1992), a "guide to cultivating depth and sacredness in everyday life".^[1][2] He writes and lectures in the fields of archetypal psychology, mythology, and imagination.^[3] His work is influenced by the writings of Carl Jung and James Hillman.^[4]

Early life and education

Moore was born to an Irish Catholic family in Detroit, Michigan.

At age 13, he joined the prep seminary of the Servites, a Roman Catholiclay order, where he studied philosophy and music. However, he left the order 13 years later, just before his ordination as a priest.^[5][3]

Moore earned a B.A.

from DePaul University in Chicago, an