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10 Resolutions I’ll Actually Keep

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Emotional Health, My Life on January 2, 2012

10 Resolutions I’ll Actually Keep in 2012 1- Gain a few pounds 2- Exercise sporadically 3- Pile up more papers around the house 4- Leave Christmas decor up until Feb 5- Start taxes on April 14 6- Watch too much reality TV 7- Write in my journal…once 8- Eat chocolate daily 9- Buy some shoes more »

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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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Preventing Emotional Burnout: Wasatch Stake SLC, UT

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Relationships, Self-care on May 3, 2011

Thank you for attending tonight’s workshop, for lively participation, for your strong spirit, for excellent food, and for sharing your hearts tonight as we sort through the challenges of being an LDS woman today. Hopefully, we will be a little kinder to ourselves and take good care of ourselves so we can have a joyful more »

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Preventing Emotional Burnout – West Valley

posted by admin in Self-care on April 28, 2011

Thank you for a wonderful evening! I’m honored to have witnessed the “Lasagna Miracle” & to hear your excellent comments and insights. Below is the handout link as well as some other links that you may find helpful. Also, at the bottom of the page is a music video for “Make Enough of Me” – more »

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Top Posts of 2011…So Far

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Emotional Health, Family, My Life, News on April 22, 2011

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 »

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Read JulieHanks.com April Newsletter

posted by admin in Advice, News, Relationships on April 15, 2011

Facebook boosts self-esteem? | Tips for balancing marriage and kids | Getting past your past | Talking to your kids about world disasters… Read April Newsletter here If you like it, sign up here for monthly advice and music updates

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Preventing Emotional Burnout Handouts – Centerville

posted by admin in Emotional Health, Self-care on April 6, 2011

Thanks for an enlightening dialogue, insightful comments, and for opening up your hearts to me last night. I am SO glad that I finally found the right church and it was nice to know that I am not the only one misled by google maps to Bountiful instead of Centerville! Below is the handout link more »

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Preventing Emotional Burnout Handouts – Valley View Stake

posted by admin in Advice, Emotional Health, Self-care on February 9, 2011

What a dynamic group of women you are! Thanks for an enlightening dialogue, insightful comments, and for opening up your hearts to me this evening. I appreciate the invitation and hope that you’ll remember the part about this workshop is a “guilt-free” zone. Flowers you gave me are beautiful. There’s nothing like fresh flowers during more »

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Improving Communication Handouts – Plain City

posted by admin in Communication, Family, Marriage, Relationships on January 30, 2011

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 »

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How to Assess Your Child’s Self-esteem: Studio 5

posted by admin in Emotional Health, Parenting, TV Segments on January 25, 2011

How to assess your child’s self-esteem – When to worry & how to help Studio 5 Contributor and Therapist, Julie Hanks, says parents are often surprised to discover their child struggles with self-esteem issues. Self-esteem, a popular construct used to describe an individual’s inner experience, has two parts: how you define yourself, and how you more »

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Preventing Emotional Burnout – Roy, UT

posted by admin in Advice, Emotional Health, Self-care on January 15, 2011

Thank you for a fantastic morning, sisters. I loved hearing your thoughtful and heartfelt comments. I feel recommitted to be kinder to myself, and more open and “real” about the difficulties I have with others. Thank you again! Free workshop handout Click here for free handout (you’ll be asked to fill out a brief form more »

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Love your body workshop

posted by admin in Body Image, Emotional Health, Self-care on January 13, 2011

Thanks for a wonderful evening, sisters. I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion and feel inspired by your comments and spirit. Thank you. Love your body handout Click here for free handout Purchase full workshop transcript To purchase a transcript of tonight’s workshop click the link below to pay via PayPal (cost is $5.99). Transcript will be more »

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“A Woman’s View” interview with Amanda Dixon

posted by admin in Family, Music, My Life, Podcast on November 22, 2010

Listen online to my interview yesterday on KSL radio’s “A Woman’s View” hosted by the fabulous Amanda Dixon as we chat about current news and events!

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Mini Changes That Will Boost Your Mood: Studio 5

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Emotional Health, Self-care, TV Segments on October 21, 2010

Mini Changes That Will Boost Your Mood Researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky, one of Positive Psychology’s top researchers estimates that 60 percent of your moods are impacted by a combination of genetics and environment. The remaining 40 percent of your happiness is within your control and can be altered by intentional activities. Here are a few simple more »

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Riverton Preventing Emotional Burnout Handouts

posted by admin in Family, Relationships, Self-care on October 12, 2010

Thanks to all who came to the Relief Society Meeting workshop tonight in Riverton! Download Tonight’s Handouts Here Listen to songs Find out more about my music Watch “Make Enough Of Me” Music Video Watch KSL TV’s Studio 5 Advice Videos Find out more about Wasatch Family Therapy

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Simplify Your Day: The Art of Leaving Things Undone

posted by Julie Hanks LCSW in Advice, Self-care, TV Segments on August 5, 2010

SIMPLIFY YOUR DAY: THE ART OF LEAVING THINGS UNDONE Self and Relationship Expert Julie Hanks, LCSW, Owner and Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, shares tips for simplifying your day and mastering the art of leaving things undone. ________________________________________________________________________ Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone.  more »

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The Grapevine LIVE Interview

posted by admin in Advice, Music on July 17, 2010

Latter-day Woman interviews LDS women from all over the world in their Grapevine LIVE series. I had a delightful chat with their host Sheri Joi on Thursday evening (scroll down to the bottom of the page to find my interview). Listen to my interview online HERE Read the summer issue of Latter-day Woman Magazine HERE

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June Newsletter

posted by admin in Advice, Music, News on July 8, 2010

Read June News HERE For Past Newsletters visit HERE

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“A Woman’s View” Interview

posted by admin in News, Relationships on July 5, 2010

Joanne Milner (Education Partnership Coordinator with Mayor Ralph Becker) & I chatted with Amanda Dixon on “A Woman’s View” KSL radio show, which aired today, July 4th at 10am. We talked about current news topics ranging from patriotism, high profile affairs in the media, to mudslinging in political campaigns… Listen Online HERE

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