Music & Mood: Musings from Songwriter & Therapist
MUSIC & MOOD: MUSINGS FROM A SONGWRITER & THERAPIST At first look it may seem that songwriting and psychotherapy have little in common. But the older I get, the more I see the connections between my two “careers”. Songwriting is my personal expression of emotion and thoughts, and fulfills my desire to connect with others [...]
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 [...]
Read moreRecent Interview on New Music Show with Cherie Call
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE I had a delightful time talking with my dear friend Cherie Call for yourldsradio.com New Music Show. Throughout the interview I was temped to start asking HER questions about her music because I’m such a fan of her songwriting. If you haven’t heard her CD “Grace” you’ve got to hear [...]
Read moreFind Your Inner Strength
Find Your Inner Strength When you hear the word “strength” you likely think of traits or characteristics that are easily visible to others. But you also have “quiet” strengths that are demonstrated in your relationships interactions, and in who you are. These quiet strengths might be empathy, being a good listener, making others feel important, [...]
Read moreListen to Radio Interview about new “Masterpiece” CD
I had a wonderful time chatting with long-time friend and fellow musician Steven Kapp Perry about selecting songs for the CD, stories behind the songs, and how I’m trying to integrate all of the different parts of my life. Listen to the interview & song clips here If you have any questions about the CD post them below!
Read moreStory behind the song “Pray For Rain”
Story behind the song “Pray For Rain” I wrote Pray For Rain right after I graduated with my master’s in clinical social work – a time when I was more acutely aware all of the pain and suffering going on in the world. I had spent the past year working intensely with abuse victims & [...]
Read moreMasterpiece CD officially releases today
Masterpiece: The best of Julie de Azevedo officially releases today! listen to clips and purchase online HERE or look for it in retail stores near you. Producing a CD is a team sport with many, many players. I’ve been blessed to work with so many amazing musicians, arrangers, producers, engineers, co-writers, executives, designers through the years. Listening [...]
Read moreNews from JulieHanks.com
For an update on my music, advice, counseling, events & more Read Feb. Newsletter Here
Read moreHandouts: Plain City Preventing Burnout
Thank You I’m not a morning person…or a snow person, but spending time with the wonderful women in Plain City & Farr West stakes was well worth the drive this morning. Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful comments, especially the discussion about forgiveness and the role of emotions. I also thought a lot of your [...]
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 [...]
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