Stronger Self-esteem When You Don’t Look Your Best: Studio 5
Self-esteem comes from the inside, but sometimes what’s going happening on the outside can shake your self -confidence. Therapist, Julie Hanks, has tips to survive bad hair days and beyond. 1) Bad Hair Day Sometimes even small appearance flaws can ruin your day! A big blemish on your face, bad hair day, a skin rash more »
Read moreDon’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 moreShould You Keep Your Kids Believing in Santa?: Studio 5
No parent wants to be “Scrooge” about Santa, so why not just keep believing forever? Therapist, Julie Hanks, has advice on how to handle “Santa doubt” and how to keep Santa’s example of love and generosity, alive. Should you keep your kids believing in Santa? 1) Let your child take the lead · Watch more »
Read moreMoms, How do you answer the question, “Is there really a Santa Clause?”
How do you answer the question, “Is Santa Clause real?” How far have you gone to keep your kids believing in Santa? How old were you when you find out the truth about Santa? Who told you? Please post questions, comments, and funny stories below. I may use them in an upcoming Studio 5 TV more »
Read moreTechnology Milestones For Kids | When Should Kids Have Cell Phones, Facebook, Game Consoles?: Studio 5
Hi-Tech Parenting: When Should Kids Have Cell Phones, Facebook, Game Consoles? Under pressure to let your kids go hi-tech? Get expert advice on when to let children have a cell phone, open a Facebook account and more. Studio 5 Contributor and therapist, Julie Hanks, has tips to help you manage kids and technology. 1) At more »
Read moreHow To Ward Off Emotional Vampires: Studio 5
Spot an emotional vampire before it bites! Therapist, Julie Hanks, has tips to protect yourself from people who want to bring you down. I became aware of the term “emotional vampires” after reading a book review of Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life by Judith Orloff, MD. She has excellent more »
Read moreKids & Consequences-5 Questions To Ask Before Rescuing: Studio 5
5 Questions To Ask Before Rescuing Your Child From Natural Consequences The only source of knowledge is experience. – Einstein Being a “good parent” usually means being involved in your child’s life and “doing” things for your child, like volunteering in school, attending their sporting events, and teaching them values and skills. Allowing your child more »
Read moreLet Back To School Memories Inspire You Today: Studio 5
Back to school doesn’t have to be all about your kids. Let the start of a new school year inspire you. Therapist, Julie Hanks, has a grown-up perspective on back to school that can help improve your emotional health. I recently did an interview for Natural Health Magazine’s article “Back to School for Grown more »
Read moreSurviving Back to School Shopping with Tweens & Teens: Studio 5
Need help finding clothes to fit your standards and her style? It’s just one of the challenges moms face when shopping with “Tweens” and teens. Here are my tips to help help you resolve your shopping struggles, before you hit the stores. 1) Money Pam: “I would like to ask how I can make my 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 moreAvoiding Parenting Clashes With College-Age Kids: Studio 5
They’re back! College kids are home for the summer and while it’s normal to butt heads a bit during summer break, therapist, Julie Hanks, says there are ways to avoid clashes and enjoy the summer together. As your college-age children come home for summer it’s important to address and renegotiate these “hot button” topics more »
Read moreHelp Your Child Be A Real-Life Hero: Studio 5
Help Your Child Be A Real-Life Hero In a culture consumed with pop stars and super heroes, it’s hard to spot true heroes. Find out what real heroes are made of and how to help your child be a real life hero. Therapist, Julie Hanks, LCSW explains the difference between role models and heroes. What 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 moreNew Study Shows Facebook Boosts Self-esteem: Studio 5
Need a quick ego boost? Check your Facebook profile. It just might make you feel better about yourself. Therapist, Julie Hanks, weighs in on new research that says Facebook makes you feel better about yourself. _________________________________________________________________ Self & relationship expert Julie de Azevedo Hanks, LCSW is wife of 22 years and mother of 4, a more »
Read moreHow To Celebrate Our Differences: Studio 5
Therapist, Julie Hanks, says the first step to embracing other women is to accept ourselves. Much of the vitality in a friendship lies in the honoring of differences, not simply in the enjoyment of similarities. -Unknown It’s common for women to view other women’s differences choices, talents, age, race, religion, or marital status as divisive more »
Read moreHow To Stop Overreacting & Keep Your Cool: Studio 5
Over-reacting is when your emotional response doesn’t match the current relationship situation. There are general types two kinds of overreactions: external and internal. External overreactions are visible responses that others can see. For example lashing out in anger, throwing your hands up and walking away from a situation. Internal overreactions are emotional responses that remain more »
Read moreHow to Assess Your Child’s Self-esteem: Studio 5
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 »
Read moreEat Pray Love…at Home: Studio 5
(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 traveling more »
Read moreUnderstanding Your Emotional Style: Studio 5
Understanding Your Emotional Style Husband, wife, friend, family member – your emotional style is a contributing factor in each and every life relationship. It determines the level and depth of your connection. Therapist Julie A. Hanks, LCSW, Owner and Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, shares how to identify your emotional style and understand how it more »
Read moreFinding Time for You – Overcoming the Selfish Myth: Studio 5
Find Time For Yourself – Overcoming the Selfish Myth The Oxygen Mask Several years ago, while traveling on an airplane from UT to CA with my 6 month old son in tow, the safety instructions given by the flight attendant struck me quite differently. “Should the cabin pressure change an oxygen mask will be made more »
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