Texting Doesn’t Replace Comfort Of Mother’s Voice: KSL TV News
A new study published in Evolution of Human Behavior shows their no substitute for hearing your mother’s voice to calm daughters who are stressed. I sat down earlier today with Brooke Walker at KSL TV News to share my thoughts on this news study. Give what I’ve learned about attachment theory, the results of this study more »
Read moreWill 1 Year Wait Period Before Divorce Save Marriages: KSL TV News
KSL’s Brooke Walker asked me to weigh in on the recent proposal from the Institute for American Values suggesting to lawmakers a mandatory divorce waiting period. In my clinical work with couples I’ve found that couples often seriously consider or file for divorce because they have lost hope of reconnecting with their spouse and think more »
Read moreWhat Your Best Friend Isn’t Telling You: Studio 5
There are topics even best friends have a hard time talking about. We explore real life scenarios and offer real life solutions to help you tackle touchy subjects with your best friend. Why are some topics difficult to talk about, even among our closest friends? Women tend to feel responsible for their friends’ feelings & more »
Read moreHow Thinking More Like A “Man” Can Benefit Women: You & Yours Show
In episode 010 “How Thinking More Like A “Man” Can Help Women” on “You And Yours” self & relationship expert and therapist Julie Hanks, LCSW shares how developing more male or systemizing ways to approach problems and challenges can help you get what you want in life. Listen to You & Yours episode 010
Read moreAsk Julie: How Do I Tell My Daughter She was Conceived Before Marriage?
Q: What would be the best age/time/scenario to tell our daughter that she was conceived out of marriage? We are a strong religious family and will teach as we were taught, no sexual relations outside of marriage. How can you get your children to learn from your mistakes instead of hold them against you and more »
Read moreAsk Julie: How Do I Overcome Bad Habits Learned From My Unstable Childhood?
Q: Hi! I had a pretty unstable childhood growing up and worked really hard to accept the life I had and move on as well as love the life I have now. The problem I struggle with is habits from my parents that I have adopted myself. I struggle with a temper problem when I more »
Read moreHow To Talk To Your Child About Natural Disasters: B98.7
I had a great chat with Todd and Erin this morning at B98.7 radio about how to help your child cope with the news coverage about the natural disasters in Japan and the general uncertainty in the world today. Best part of all was that I got to hold their new baby daughter! (Click on more »
Read moreHas Infertility Impacted Your Relationships?
I had a great chat with Ethan and Alex on KSL Radio’s The Nightside Project on March 22 about how to handle the delicate issue of infertility in friendships and family relationships. Should you avoid talking about your own children to someone struggling with infertility? Is it better to avoid the issue so they don’t more »
Read moreHow To Celebrate Our Differences: Studio 5
Therapist, Julie Hanks, says the first step to embracing other women is to accept ourselves. Much of the vitality in a friendship lies in the honoring of differences, not simply in the enjoyment of similarities. -Unknown It’s common for women to view other women’s differences choices, talents, age, race, religion, or marital status as divisive more »
Read moreKeep Your Marriage Emotionally HOT: SheKnows.com
It’s easy for couple’s emotional connection can get lost in the busyness of life. I recently interviewed for this SheKnows article with tips on how to keep your emotional relationship sizzling! Here’s a snippet of my advice… Hanks also recommends that couples “check in” with each other on a daily basis. “Develop a daily emotional more »
Read moreHow Would You Rate as a Spouse in the 1930′s? Nightside Project
I had a great time last night on KSL Radio’s Nightside Project talking about this fun 1930′s spousal rating scale and how to rate your marriage today. Listen to part 1 on women’s quiz (go to 37:00) Listen to part 2 on men’s quiz (scroll to the middle of the audio) From the Good Men more »
Read moreAsk Julie: How do I get hubby to turn off his cell phone?
Ask Julie: How do I get hubby to turn off his cell phone? Q: “My big question is how do you tell your spouse to turn off his cell phone? I am a stay-at-home mom so as soon as hubby gets home from work, my mouth keeps going about my day, then the cell phone more »
Read moreHow To Stop Overreacting & Keep Your Cool: Studio 5
Over-reacting is when your emotional response doesn’t match the current relationship situation. There are general types two kinds of overreactions: external and internal. External overreactions are visible responses that others can see. For example lashing out in anger, throwing your hands up and walking away from a situation. Internal overreactions are emotional responses that remain more »
Read moreImproving Communication Handouts – Plain City
Thanks for a wonderful evening discussing way we can better share our hearts with our loved ones. I’m still working on the handouts so I’ll post that tomorrow. Remember… Your spouse, friend, family member is doing what they can to maintain important relationships, even when it feels like they’re pushing you away. Keep in mind more »
Read moreGifts of Self: All he wants for Christmas is you: LDW Magazine
All He Wants for Christmas is You I’m thrilled that Latter-day Woman Magazine invited me to write their “Love” article in their newly published Winter 2010 issue… “Finding the perfect gift for your spouse is an exciting part of the holiday season. But fighting crowds to snag one of the latest must-have items and squeezing more »
Read moreInterview in WomansDay.com article on handling nosy friends & family
Peer pressure doesn’t end in High School. Questions like “When are you getting engaged?”, “When are you two getting married?” or “You’re not going to work after you have your baby, are you?” can be stressful, especially when coming from those you love. Read my advice with readers on how to handle those nosy neighbors, more »
Read moreBoost Your Emotional Energy: Studio 5
Boost Your Emotional Energy Do you wish that you had more energy? I do. I often look at my three year old who jumps out of bed with boundless energy, excited to face the adventure of the day, with envy. Unlike my three-year-old daughter, who has relatively few worries and concerns, I have many more »
Read moreThe Let Down: How To Deal With Disappointment From Your Children
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Read moreWhat to say when: Tips for surviving sticky social situations
If you ever find yourself at a loss for words in awkward social situations watch this segment. Here are some helpful phrases to add to your relationship repertoire! Sticky Social Situation Example Try Saying This You’re asked to do something you don’t want to do and it’s hard to say “no”. An extended family more »
Read moreWant Hubby to Help With Holidays? Here’s how!
Watch TV Segment Women often complain about their husband’s lack of help or enthusiasm for the holiday preparations. Husband’s are often puzzled about why wives get so stressed out about shopping, decorating, and baking. Here’s why women get stressed and solutions to get your man to help with the festivities. 1-Women feel responsible for the more »
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