The Boston Marathon explosions yesterday took the lives of 3 innocent people, injured many others, and left a nation wondering “why?” Many families feel frightened as parents wonder how to talk about this tragedy with their children. Here are some Dos and Don’ts when it comes to exposing your child to this and other potentially traumatizing news stories.
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Caller question “Mark”: How can I explain to my wife that my getting tested for Aspergers should not change who I am. She got mad to hear that it might be possible for me to have Aspergers?
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I’m delighted to have Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg, licensed clinical psychologist and author of When Someone You Love Has a Chronic Illness on the show today to shed some light on how families can manage caring for their ill family member and their own well-being.
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Caller question “Mark”: Ex-wife is narcissistic and won’t allow son to travel out of country for sporting events. How to help 14 year old son deal with this?
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Q: I know there have been several questions on this site regarding preferences for solitude, but most of these questions have come from people with diagnosed disorders such as depression, social phobias, PTSD, etc., and the answers provided have been framed in the context of the relevant disorder. My concern is that, despite being depression and anxiety-free, I am becoming Read more
Get over yourself
“Try to identify what’s holding you back, and then take action— even if it’s small. Be willing to look silly. When you try anything new, you’re going to look foolish. Get over it and do it anyway!” —Julie Hanks, family therapist, Wasatch Family Therapy
I have been struggling with what I believe to be depression for the last year and a half (I have never been diagnosed with depression). I thought it was linked with my hypothyroidism, but even after recieving treatment for it the depression (or what I thought to be depression) still lingers. Should I seek help from a professional or should I simply leave everything as is. (I am desperate for some form of advice because whatever I have has caused many problems at home and in school).
A:Thanks so much for writing in. The answer is yes, you should address the depression. I want to recommend that you talk to your parent or guardian about getting you in for a mental health evaluation. The depression may or may not be linked to your other health problems. Watch the video for additional help.
Take good care of yourself!
Julie Hanks, LCSW
Ashley: “I came home from my church service mission after 5 months due to headaches and anxiety. I still feel like I have unfinished business. What should I do?”
The Julie Hanks Show # 8 (2) aired 12.11.12 BYU Radio Sirius XM 143
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8 year old son with Autism has meltdowns in public and it’s stressful and upsetting for the family. How to balance the needs of other children?: Julie Hanks Show 10-30-12 part 3
A person’s overall psychological well-being is referred to as their mental or emotional health. How you feel about yourself and your relationships are factors that will determine how emotionally healthy you are. Another key factor in determining emotional health is resilience. In other words, how well do you cope with change, setbacks, and other life challenges? If you don’t cope with these facts of life well, don’t worry; Just as it is possible to improve your physical
