Ask Julie: I Don’t Feel Anything
The problem that I have is that I’m not sure what’s wrong with me. Last summer, I tended to wake up without any emotion at all, then I would be all depressed and thinking I’m fat. Around 1-4 in the evening, I would become apathetic and it would feel like I didn’t have any more more »
Read moreTaming Your Vicious Inner Critic (part 2): B98.7
Does that little voice in your head say mean things to you, call you names, point out all of your weakness? What’s behind our tendency to to belittle ourselves? Here are 3 specific tips to tame your inner critic, and a warning about how self-criticism can negatively impact your children (even if you are telling more »
Read moreTop Posts of 2011…So Far
It’s fascinating to see which posts are the most viewed and shared with others! So, I’m gathering that these are the most popular because people care deeply about improving their marriage, taking good care of their kids, coming to terms their bodies and their past, and hearing about other people’s imperfections – like mine (see more »
Read moreAsk Julie: Tips To Control My Builimia
Q: I have been suffering from bulimia for four months now. I realize the health risks and I know I have a problem. I have been trying to stop for a month now with no success. Before this problem I was healthy and now I fear that all my hard work I have completed over more »
Read moreWhat’s the best age for girls to wear makeup?
I was invited to weigh in on the subject of daughters and makeup for a popular woman’s website SheKnows.com. Having gone through the makeup transition several years ago with my 16 year old daughter, and having dealt with parent child struggles in my therapy practice, I had a few things to say. “Makeup often represents more »
Read moreSelf-care isn’t selfish: You and Yours Show
I’m thrilled to launch my new You and Yours” show on The Women’s Information Network, an international website designed to strengthen women and families worldwide! “In episode 001 “Why Self-care Isn’t Selfish” you’ll get to know self & relationship expert Julie Hanks, LCSW personally and professionally as she shares the questions inspired this show: Is more »
Read moreLose the excuses! Exercise for your mental health
Lose the excuses! Exercise for your mental health Exercise and fitness have been on my mind lately. As a faithful watcher of The Biggest Loser’s inspiring stories of overcoming personal hardship to reclaim health and fitness I’m looking forward to the show’s season premiere next Tues. Popular health guru Dr. Oz launched his “Just 10″ more »
Read moreWatch for my new show on The WIN
Thanks to all who “voted” to name my new podcast show launching in September. The final show title is… The Self and Family Show The ability to reach an international audience with my message of helping women stay strong and take good care of themselves while caring for their families is thrilling! This week I’ll more »
Read moreLose the Guilt about Hiring Household Help: Studio 5
Lose the guilt about hiring household help Self and Relationship Expert Julie Hanks, LCSW, Owner and Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, shares tips for losing the guilt about hiring out some tasks at home or work. Do you take on more responsibility and commitments than you can handle? Have you ever felt like you should more »
Read moreRaising an Emotionally Healthy Child: Studio 5
Raising An Emotionally Healthy Child on KSL TV’s Studio 5 Self and Relationship Expert Julie Hanks, LCSW, Owner and Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, shares how you can become your child’s “emotion coach” and help her develop emotional health. Watch the segment online! As a parent, I find it’s often easier to focus on my more »
Read moreQuoted in E! Online about spoiled kids
I responded to a reported request yesterday for an “expert” to comment on spoiled kids. When I got the questions it was about Suri Cruise’s being seen, at age 4 using an iPad and my comments ended up on E! Online article “She Has an iPad – So is Suri Cruise Spoiled?” Kinda fun. Read 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 moreFinding Strength Through A Divorce
Finding Strength Through A Divorce Divorce is a time of crisis: “a dangerous opportunity”. It is an opportunity to find out that you’re stronger than you think you are. Though individual circumstances vary greatly from one divorce situation to another, you have a choice in how you respond to divorce. As with all difficult and more »
Read moreEmotional Spring Cleaning: Studio 5
Emotional Spring Cleaning The light of springtime often inspires the cleaning out of clutter in your home and yard, and exposes the cobwebs and dust bunnies that have been collecting during the winter months. It’s also a good time to consider cleaning out your emotional space: your thoughts and feelings. Just as it feels good more »
Read moreMarriage in distress? Try EFT
Ninety percent of couples improve with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy! That’s an unparalleled success rate and last year I had the privilege of interviewing Scott Wooley, PhD, one of the worldwide EFT trainers. Since then I have been training in EFT so I can more effectively help couples! To find an EFT therapist in your area more »
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 moreCommon relationship confrontations
If you live along the Wasatch Front, pick up a copy at your local book or grocery store of… March/April issue of Wasatch Woman Magazine If you live out of the area then find fabulous recipes, fashion treands, relationship help, inspiring featured women, book recommendations, and more online. In this issue my relationship article answers your more »
Read moreNews from JulieHanks.com
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Read moreEat Pray Love…At Home
(I’m reposting this one because I FINALLY go the video clip added) Studio 5 Contributor and Self & Family Expert Julie Hanks, LCSW shares ways to continue your personal growth and rediscover your passion without leaving your life to travel the world. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Eat, Pray, Love…at Home Taking a year out of your life and more »
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