Don’t Be Afraid To Set Boundaries: Studio 5
Does the fear of offending friends or family members keep you from setting boundaries? It’s a timely topic with the holidays fast approaching. Therapist, Julie Hanks, says it’s ok to set boundaries, even if you offend someone. Q: Why are we afraid to set boundaries that might offend someone? You might mistakenly confuse boundaries more »
Read moreWhat Your Best Friend Isn’t Telling You: Studio 5
There are topics even best friends have a hard time talking about. We explore real life scenarios and offer real life solutions to help you tackle touchy subjects with your best friend. Why are some topics difficult to talk about, even among our closest friends? Women tend to feel responsible for their friends’ feelings & more »
Read moreSingle? How To Have A Great First Date (part 2)
Here’s part 2… Redefining a Successful Date A successful first date is one where you simply enjoy the other person’s company. It does not require that you come to a conclusion about whether he or she is “the one.” You may or may not get a second date. If you don’t, that doesn’t mean it more »
Read moreAsk Julie: Arranged Marriage Or Wait For Love
Hi. At last I have found one good place to open up myself. I’m going through the very common quarter life crisis… And I’m really confused. A little of background about me. I’m from India and 26 old. As typical orthodox family in India my parents started seeing for marriage proposals. During the same time more »
Read moreHow To Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (part 1): B98.7
Hearing glowing stories of near perfect mothers last Sunday can bring up your feelings of inadequacies as a wife and mother. I sat down with Todd & Erin on B98.7 Monday morning with tips on how to stop comparing ourselves to others and accept and acknowledge our own unique strengths as women Click arrow below more »
Read moreLove…but don’t lose yourself in dating: BYU Universe
“In general, women are socialized to sacrifice self for the sake of relationship,” Hanks said in an e-mail. “I see many people in therapy who don’t have a strong sense of self before getting into the relationship. Many people look to a relationship to give them a sense of value or worth only to realize more »
Read morePack Rats-Why We Hold On To Stuff & How To Let Go: Studio 5
Is your stuff taking over your house? Find out how to tap into the emotions that keep you from letting go and de-clutter your life. Studio 5 Contributor and therapist, Julie Hanks, explains why we hang on to stuff and how to let it go. In recent years shows about home organization have cropped up more »
Read moreHas Infertility Impacted Your Relationships?
I had a great chat with Ethan and Alex on KSL Radio’s The Nightside Project on March 22 about how to handle the delicate issue of infertility in friendships and family relationships. Should you avoid talking about your own children to someone struggling with infertility? Is it better to avoid the issue so they don’t more »
Read moreMarriage Q & A – Is date night too much to ask? & I’m never in the mood!
This marriage Q & A article published yesterday in a local women’s magazine “Wasatch Woman Magazine. I love writing for women! Can you relate to either of these scenarios? Is date night too much to ask? Q: My husband and I spend most weekend evenings attending our children’s sporting events and never go out on more »
Read moreBest of 2010 on Julie Hanks.com
Here are the most read relationship and emotional health articles of 2010! Have you read them? Please do and as always, I’d love your comments! Confessions of a Multitasking Mama Music and Mood: Musing from a Songwriter and Therapist Making Wedding Anniversaries Meaningful Boost Your Emotional Energy Ask Julie: Sharing Difficult Feelings Eat, Pray, Love…at more »
Read moreDec Newsletter “Gifts of Self”
This month’s newsletter is packed with music goodies – exclusive live performance video of “Shepherd Of My Soul”, Azevedo sister’s sing “Sleigh Ride” accompanied & arranged by our dad, Lex, lots of relationship and emotional health advice, free parenting consultation offer, and more. Read it here
Read moreGood Parenting is Not What You Think: Studio 5
What you may not know about good parenting Studio 5 contributor and therapist Julie Hanks, LCSW, shares important parenting skills you might be overlooking. Good Parenting is not just about you treat your child. I recently stumbled across a recent blog on PsychologyToday.com highlighting surprising research — two out of the three most effective more »
Read moreRiverton Preventing Emotional Burnout Handouts
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
Read moreWasatch Woman Article!
Five easy ways to make your wedding anniversary more meaningful and fun! Watch for Wasatch Woman the 3rd Friday of each month as a special insert in the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News! How do YOU make your anniversary meaningful?
Read moreInterview in WomansDay.com article on handling nosy friends & family
Peer pressure doesn’t end in High School. Questions like “When are you getting engaged?”, “When are you two getting married?” or “You’re not going to work after you have your baby, are you?” can be stressful, especially when coming from those you love. Read my advice with readers on how to handle those nosy neighbors, more »
Read moreMaking Wedding Anniversaries Meaningful
MAKING WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES MEANINGFUL – on KSL TV’s Studio 5 Self and Relationship Expert Julie Hanks, LCSW, Owner and Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, shares tips for making wedding anniversaries meaningful. More couples “tie the knot” during the summer months which means more couples are also celebrating wedding anniversaries at this time of year. Taking more »
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