Ask Julie: Anger Issues Due To Childhood Abuse
Q: I have acknowledged the fact that I have an anger problem, but I have not been able to find a way to deal with it. When I get angry I scream, curse, and get verbally abusive with the person that I am angry with. I have broken objects by throwing them across the room more »
Read moreI’ve Never Met A Shrink Who Didn’t Need One
My grandpa used to say, “I never met a shrink who didn’t need one,” as if that was a valid reason for not seeking help for mental health problems. After being a therapist for nearly two decades, I totally agree with my Grandpa. Therapists are an interesting and colorful bunch and we definitely have our more »
Read moreNational TV Appearance on Secretly Pregnant on Nov. 3 on Discovery Health
Tune in Nov. 3rd 8PM MT to Discovery Fit & Health No. I’m not secretly pregnant. Several months ago I got a call from a casting company asking if I’d be willing to do some pro bono therapy with a woman in Salt Lake for a women’s health documentary show about women who are hiding more »
Read moreI’m Giving Away Therapy Oct. 3-7: Free Therapy Week In Utah County
Get free therapy & help your community My therapy clinic is opening a Provo office! To celebrate our grand opening of Wasatch Family Therapy Provo location we are offering free 45 minute therapy for new clients who bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Provo Community Action Food Bank. When: October 3rd – more »
Read moreSexual Abuse Collection: Mormon Women Project
Several months ago I stumbled onto an amazing website called Mormon Women Project that tells stories of Latter-day Saint women around the globe. Founded by a Neylan McBaine, I contacted her to congratulate her on the site, and let her know that I’d love to help her efforts in any way that I can. Neylan more »
Read moreBuilding a Therapy Practice Using Technology: featured in Social Work Today
I LOVE technology — Facebook, Twitter, Websites, YouTube, e-newsletters, google and not just personally, but I have also used technology and social media to help build my therapy practice Wasatch Family Therapy. Well, my love of technology and my therapy practice, Wasatch Family Therapy was featured in May/June 2011 Social Work Today Magazine’s cover more »
Read moreMen & Depression Interview
Last week Dr. Todd Dunn & I did an interview with Rebecca Cressman of Utah Families show on FM100.3 on Men & Depression. Did you know that men’s depression symptoms may differ from women? Did you know that many men mask their depression by substance use, working excessively, or engaging in reckless behavior? Do you more »
Read more“Building Confidence” RelationTIPS Newsletter
Just published Wasatch Family Therapy’s October newsletter “Building Confidence”. In this issue: Boosting your spouse’s self-esteem Warning signs of abusive relationships Exercise & mental health Moving beyond insecurities Child Help: Resources to prevent and treat child abuse Read Oct. Issue Online HERE
Read moreGod In Therapy Interview on PsychCentral.com
Since I work with so many religious clients I was delightful to participate in this interview on the topic of God in Therapy with CR & Richard Zwolinski, LMHC, CASAC who host the Therapy Soup Blog. Here’s the first Q & A in the interview titled “God in Therapy: Songwriter & Psychotherapist Julie Hanks Shatters more »
Read moreRelationTIPS from Wasatch Family Therapy
Here’s what’s happening at my therapy clinic and enjoy feature articles “Honoring the Child Within” and “Creating a Space For You” (using design psychology). Read our Feb. Newsletter
Read moreCultivating desire in marriage workshop
This workshop has been a favorite since we started offering it at Wasatch Family Therapy last year. Offered in an informal small group setting, women come together to understand the importance of a mutually satisfying sexual relationship, and how to cultivate their desire. Cultivating Sexual Desire in Marriage Women’s Workshop Wed. March 3, 2010 7:00-9:00PM Wasatch Family Therapy, more »
Read moreWhy do men who have it all cheat?
Because of my therapy work with couples I was interviewed for a news story that aired tonight on KUTV 2 News called “Power Affairs”. Power Affairs: Why do men who have it all cheat? Watch News Clip Why do you think people are willing to risk it all? Post comments below (email address will not be more »
Read moreHandouts: American Fork Burnout Presentation
Thank you women of Manila, UT Stake for a wonderful evening tonight! I left feeling inspired by your comments, your willingness to share your stories, and by your spirit. Handouts Here are the handouts from tonight’s presentation Click here to download Burnout Handouts Upcoming Events A few of you asked if I am doing the same presentation more »
Read moreNew Twist on New Year’s Resolution
Pick up the latest issue of Wasatch Woman Magazine for my relationship article “New Year’s Resolutions: Try a “Ta Da” List” It’s that time of year. The time when “To Do” lists get pulled out and we add to them our resolutions for the New Year. Too frequently though, by February 1, our list of 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 »
Read moreAlone time? What’s that?
I slept in this morning without interruption. I got ready for the day without interruption. These are rare occurances since becoming a mother 19 years ago. I’m not sure who thought that Dec. would be a great time to have a conference. That person must not be a mother. Can you think of any time more »
Read morePreventing Burnout Workshop
Thanks to the wonderful women of Sandy Cresent Wards who attended the Wednesday’s ”Preventing Emotional Burnout” workshop. It’s the perfect time of year to remember to be kinder to yourself, remember that every family is “messed up”, and what God wants is “a perfect heart”. You gals made me giggle more than any other group with your more »
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