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3 Surprising Things About Mental Health: Sharecare.com Interview

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Media, News, Therapy on January 27, 2012

In December, Sharecare Now named me the #1 online depression influencer of the past year! Crazy, huh? I love how the internet makes the world feel smaller because it allows us to talk to people all over the planet! Since December, I’ve been in touch with the great folks at Sharecare who are passionate about more »

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Texting Doesn’t Replace Comfort Of Mother’s Voice: KSL TV News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Communication, Media, News, Parenting, Relationships & Emotional Health, TV Segments on January 10, 2012

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 »

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Top 10 Posts of 2011 on JulieHanks.com

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Depression, Marriage, Music, News, Parenting, Relationships & Emotional Health, TV Segments on December 28, 2011

It’s always fun to see which posts catch your interest over 12 months. Looking back over 2012 the top posts are a mix of music, personal posts, parenting tips, marriage topics, and mental and emotional health advice…and that list just about sums up my life! A big surprise is #1 — guess you haven’t forgotten more »

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Christmas Wishes From Julie

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in My Life, News on December 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close I’m filled with gratitude for the many associations I’ve had with you over this year. Whether it’s professionally, personally, or virtually, I am grateful for your friendship and support. 2011 has been an amazing year filled with new opportunities to help make the world a better place in some more »

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JulieHanks.com listed #1 Online Depression Influencer by Sharecare

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Depression, Media, Mental Health, News on December 14, 2011

I have a passion (bordering on obsession) with using technology to blog, tweet, post, and answer questions about mental health and relationships because 1) I love what I do as a therapist 2) I want to make a difference in the world for good by educating and providing helpful resources.  So, this morning when I more »

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“Ask The Therapist” Live Facebook Event Dec. 21

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Anxiety, Bipolar, Borderline, Depression, Emotional Health, Mental Health, News, Therapy on December 12, 2011

The holiday season can bring out the best…and the worst in all of us, and in family relationships. Here’s your chance to get FREE advice to help you during the holidays and those cold winter months. I’m excited to be participating in PsychCentral.com’s Ask the Therapist Live Facebook Q & A event with Dr. Marie more »

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My Turn On “The Couch”: Psych Central

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Depression, Emotional Health, Family, Media, News, Private Practice Toolbox on December 7, 2011

PsychCentral.com’s Margarita Tartakovsky, MS recently interviewed me for a new series featuring therapists  called “Clinicians on the Couch. She was delightful to interview with. Check out her body image blog  Weightless. So…if you’re interested in knowing what I wish my clients knew, what psych books I’m reading, what’s surprised me about being a therapist, how more »

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Want $100 Amazon.com Gift Card?

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in News on November 29, 2011

To welcome the Christmas season thank my wonderful clients, colleagues, friends, social network friends, blog followers, etc. for an amazing year of growth and opportunities I’m giving away $100 Amazon.com gift Card on Dec. 10th on Wasatch Family Therapy Facebook page. Click here for details  

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Join Me For Time Out For Women 2012 Tour

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in News, Self-care on November 28, 2011

Time outs aren’t just for kids. Women need a “time out” too. Spend a day & a half hearing inspirational music, and phenomenal speakers that will help you refuel spiritually and emotionally. I’m thrilled to be a part of Deseret Book’s Time Out For Women Tour next year! When I got the invitation to be more »

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Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal – Have Courage To Report Child Abuse: KSL News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Media, News, TV Segments on November 11, 2011

The Penn State sexual abuse scandal has brought child abuse to the forefront of headlines across the nation. When I heard about this situation I was sickened for the victims – the children who were abused. While the news is focusing on Paterno and other school officials who were fired because of this scandal, and more »

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National TV Appearance on Secretly Pregnant on Nov. 3 on Discovery Health

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Counseling, Emotional Health, Media, News, Parenting, TV Segments on October 28, 2011

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 »

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Will 1 Year Wait Period Before Divorce Save Marriages: KSL TV News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Communication, Family, Marriage, News, Parenting, TV Segments on October 25, 2011

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 »

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Overcoming Pregnancy Body Image Fears: Quoted on Parents.com

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Body Image, Emotional Health, News, Parenting on October 15, 2011

Pregnancy is a time of change, and living in a culture obsessed with appearance and thinness, many women struggle with fears surrounding body changes that accompany pregnancy. I recently interviewed with Parents.com to share my thoughts on this topic… “Women need to develop a willingness to view bodily changes as part of the journey of more »

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7 Mistakes Smart Parents Make: I’m Quoted in Parenting Magazine!

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in News, Parenting, Relationships on October 11, 2011

  Sweet! My therapy clinic Wasatch Family Therapy and I got a shout out in the November issue of Parenting Magazine! Read my advice on common parenting mistakes (and my own personal confessions) on newsstands this week.     Download the pdf below 7 Mistakes Even Smart Parents Make–Fixed! (pdf)    

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Having A “Favorite” Child Isn’t Such A Bad Thing: KSL News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Family, News, Parenting, Relationships, TV Segments on October 8, 2011

In his new book “The Sibling Effect”, Jeffrey Kluger says that whether they want to admit it or not, every parent has a favorite child. I think he’s right. A parent may naturally “click” with one child over another or may find one child easier to understand. What’s important is that parents to do what more »

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I’m Giving Away Therapy Oct. 3-7: Free Therapy Week In Utah County

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Counseling, Emotional Health, Mental Health, News, Relationships on September 29, 2011

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 »

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Have Playgrounds Become Too Safe?: KSL TV News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Family, News, Parenting, TV Segments on September 24, 2011

Can a playground be TOO safe and stifle kids imagination, or stunt development? Remember the tricky bars, carousel, really high slides, and gigantic monkey bars? A recent NY Times article on this topic suggests that eliminating all risk may not be in your child’s best interest. Watch what I have to say about it here…

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Settling the Household “Chore War” in Your Marriage: Fox 13 News

posted by admin in Family, Marriage, Media, News, TV Segments on August 14, 2011

Do you and your partner fight about whose turn it is to do the laundry, load the dishwasher, or put the kids to bed? Julie Hanks, LCSW, Director of Wasatch Family Therapy is here to help couples understand and setting the chore war. Division of household chores is among the top sources of conflict for more »

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Building a Therapy Practice Using Technology: featured in Social Work Today

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Counseling, Media, News on May 26, 2011

  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 »

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Helping Your Child Be A Real-life Hero (part 2): KSL TV News

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Family, News, Parenting, TV Segments on May 18, 2011

Yeah! KSL TV liked the Studio 5 segment on on helping your children find and become heroes so much that they ran this related story yesterday on the 5 o’clock news. Read more here

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