4 Reasons Why Successful Men May Make Horrible Husbands
Advice, Boundaries, Emotional Health, Family, Marriage, Men's Issues, Mental/Emotional Health, Relationship Advice, Relationships Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW Advice, Boundaries, Emotional Health, Family, Marriage, Men's Issues, Mental/Emotional Health, Relationship Advice, Relationships Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW

4 Reasons Why Successful Men May Make Horrible Husbands

You can’t change yesterday, but you can certainly change today. And more importantly, tomorrow and your future by being home and totally “present” tonight!

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Flexible Thinking Part 1: Make and keep friends, romantic partners, and your job

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Attachment, Boundaries, Communication, Empathy, Family, Grief & Loss, Interviews, Marriage, Mental/Emotional Health, Parenting, Relationship Advice, Relationships, TV Segments Attachment, Boundaries, Communication, Empathy, Family, Grief & Loss, Interviews, Marriage, Mental/Emotional Health, Parenting, Relationship Advice, Relationships, TV Segments

How To Get Along With In-Laws: Good Things Utah

Marriage is a wonderful change, but it certainly brings some challenges, not just for the couple involved, but also for the in-law relationship dynamic. Here are my top 3 tips for daughter-in-laws and mother-in-laws:

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Abuse, Addiction, Adolescents, Advice, Anxiety, Boundaries, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Emotional Health, Family, Friendship, General, Marriage, Mental Health, Mental/Emotional Health, Self-care, Self-esteem, Therapy, Trauma Abuse, Addiction, Adolescents, Advice, Anxiety, Boundaries, Communication, Counseling, Depression, Emotional Health, Family, Friendship, General, Marriage, Mental Health, Mental/Emotional Health, Self-care, Self-esteem, Therapy, Trauma

War and Peace, the Internal Version

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LDS Bishops' Interviews & Sexuality: Mormon Land Podcast

The #MeToo hashtag (and the subsequent exposing of many high-profile figures as sexual predators) has given us as a society a lot to grapple with. From a Latter-day Saint perspective, some are questioning how appropriate it is for bishops to be talking about sexual matters with young people (particularly girls). I recently sat down with former LDS bishop Richard Ostler to talk about these critical issues for the Mormon Land Podcast. Here are some highlights from our discussion:

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Boundaries, Emotional Health, Family, Interviews, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-care, Studio 5, Therapy, Women's Issues Boundaries, Emotional Health, Family, Interviews, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-care, Studio 5, Therapy, Women's Issues

How To Support A Spouse With Mental Illness: Good Things Utah

In any given year, 1 in 5 Americans experiences mental illness of some kind (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.). Clearly, this is an issue that affects a great deal of us, particularly the loved ones of those suffering. And mental illness is more than just an individual problem; it is a family concern. Here are some ways to support a spouse or partner with mental illness:

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Say Yes to Saying No! Real Simple Magazine Interview

Watch for my advice on saying no in Jan. 2017 Real Simple Magazine cover story "Say Yes to Saying No"! Saying no is necessary but it's rarely easy. Need help to to say no? Look no further. Get better at saying No in 2017!

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Preventing Holiday Burnout: Mom Show on KSL Radio
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Preventing Holiday Burnout: Mom Show on KSL Radio

Are you feeling overwhelmed by high expectations and "shoulds"? I sat down with Lindsay Aerts, host of KSL Radio's The Mom Show to share tips for moms to prevent holiday burnout. Here are a few topics we cover

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Assertive and Authentic Communication After Faith Transition: Debrief Society Podcast

If you're struggling to communicate authentically and assertively with loved ones about changes in your faith or religious participation you might enjoy this new Debrief Society podcast interview. Becca and I discuss my new book The Assertiveness Guide for Women and how how questioning your faith or leaving the religious tradition of your family of origin can indicate movement toward a higher level differentiation of self (the ability to be an individual while staying connected to loved ones). We also cover cultural barriers to assertive communication (for LDS women in particular), how to deal with the silent treatment once you've talked to family members about your faith

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