How to Honor Your True Self
Explore how our roles and true self are connected and how to honor your true self.
What Does a Therapist Do?
Therapists do so much more than simply offer advice or solutions—they create a space where you can truly explore, process, and grow. Learn some key ways a therapist can support you on your journey.
Holistic Approach to Mental Health Care
Therapists work with many different approaches, each with varying assessments and interventions. When starting in the field of mental health, many therapists wonder, "Which model is the best? Which factor matters most?" The truth is, they all play a role.
How Recognizing and Labeling Emotions Improves Emotional Health | Feelings Word List Freebie
In today's fast-paced world, emotional health can often take a backseat. However, one of the simplest yet most effective ways to boost your emotional well-being is by learning to recognize and label your emotions. This post explores how naming your feelings can make them more manageable. We’ve also included a free feelings word list to help you get started.
Exploring Ketamine-Assisted Therapy: A Practical Guide
This guide explains ketamine-assisted therapy, its potential benefits, and what individuals can expect when exploring it as part of their mental health journey. For those curious about this approach, it can be helpful to understand the process and how to prepare for it.
Ask a Therapist: My In-Laws Hate Me (& the feeling is mutual) What Do I Do?
Dr. Julie Hanks answers the question, “My in-laws hate me and the feeling is mutual. How do I handle the situation without alienating my husband or making him feel torn? We’ve been dealing with it for a couple of years & it’s HARD. Any advice?”
Dr. Julie Hanks Responds to Meridian Magazine's 8 Things That Can Pull You Away from the Church
Dr. Julie Hanks When I read Meridian Magazine’s article 8 Things that Can Pull You Away from the Church yesterday morning my heart sank. Not because I disagree with the author's suggestions of ways strengthen one’s faith, but because it oversimplifies the complex process individuals go through when they decide to distance from or to leave the LDS Church.
Navigating Tough Times After Coming Out
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, coming out can be a nerve wracking experience. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself in a vulnerable position by sharing your identity with those in your life.
Meditation 101: How to meditate
You’ve probably considered meditation to help with the overwhelm but may wonder how to meditate. Use this article as your meditation 101, or beginners guide to meditation.
Is a Good Man Really So Hard to Find?
One of the largest changes I have seen is the ever-increasing divide between “Men” and “Great Men”. Here’s how men can become great men.
The Benefits of Working with a Student Intern Therapist
Therapy is a powerful tool for improving mental health, and many people seek out licensed therapists for support. However, more individuals are discovering the benefits of working with a mental health student intern therapist. Dr. Julie Hanks explains some of the unique advantages of working with a student intern therapist.
Meditation and Mindfulness: Benefits and Methods
Meditation, or mindfulness, has vast benefits for mental health. Read this post to find the benefits of meditation and mindfulness plus tips on how to meditate.
My Best Friend Is Depressed and Suicidal
Ask a Therapist: My best friend is depressed and suicidal. How do I help her? Advice from a therapist on how to help your friends who are struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide.
Mental Health and Shared Custody: Tips for if you’re struggling with co-parenting
Dr. Julie Hanks recently appeared on Good Things Utah with tips on the mental health of parents who share custody of their children.
Ask A Therapist: Will My Therapist Have To Tell My Parents When I Cut Myself?
Many teenagers wonder what therapists are required to tell parents. The fact that your parents are taking you to therapy to get help tells me that they are concerned about you, that they care about you, and that they acknowledge that you are in pain and need professional help.
What Parents Need to Know When Taking Your Child to Play Therapy
Deciding to take yourself to therapy can be a vulnerable and scary step for anyone and is filled with lots of unknowns. Bringing your child to therapy can feel just as vulnerable and scary for both you and your child. Here are some things you can expect when you decide to bring your child to therapy for the first time.
Shhhhh! I'm Trying To Be Mindful!
Mindfulness is all the rage right now. The problem is trying to find the time to be mindful! This easy mindfulness exercise only takes five minutes or less!
How to Handle Being Rejected
Being rejected is never fun, but there is a healthy way to handle rejection. If you’ve ever wondered how to move past rejection or how to handle being rejected, this post is for you.
Five Do’s and Don’ts of Separation Anxiety
If you have a child who is struggling with separation anxiety you’ve probably been searching for separation anxiety tips to help ease their struggle. Here are five do’s and don’ts for helping your child with separation anxiety.
ADHD: It’s Not Just a Lack of Focus
ADHD is not just a lack of focus. Learn what it’s like for adults with ADHD to navigate their symptoms plus find resources to help you or your loved one with ADHD.