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.
Healing From Betrayal and Developing Healthy Intimacy
Humans need relationships. From infancy, we learn to depend on others for our wellbeing. As we grow we become more independent, however even as adults we need relationships to create a strong sense of self and a secure base we can fall back on when bad things happen. According to Dr. Freyd, “Betrayal trauma occurs when the people or institutions on which a person depends for survival significantly violate that person’s trust or well-being” (2008).
Navigating Alcohol Abuse in Your Partner
When a partner struggles with alcohol abuse, the emotional toll on the relationship can be overwhelming. As a marriage and family therapist, I understand the complexities and challenges that come with this issue. It’s important to approach the situation with empathy, compassion, and practical tools to foster healing and connection.
Child Social Skills Post-Pandemic
As a child therapist, I work with children of all ages who have a range of support needs. One area that almost all of my clients benefit from is social skills development. Social skills are crucial and can be learned through various channels: direct teaching from parents, guidance from teachers, therapeutic interventions, and everyday social interactions or play.
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!
Lessons From the Barbie Movie From a Therapist
In honor of it being 1 year since the Barbie movie came out, here are some thoughts as a therapist who works with eating disorders and body image.
Progress Over Perfection
The journey from perfectionism to embracing progress can lead to true growth and fulfillment. As you value progress over reaching that mystical point of “there,” you can learn from each experience and move forward with self-compassion, resilience, adaptivity, and patience.
Signs That You May Still be Suffering From Post-pandemic Social Anxiety
In my clinical observations with clients, it has come to my attention that a significant number are presenting symptoms indicative of social anxiety, a condition that emerged during the pandemic and has persisted beyond its conclusion, failing to revert to pre-COVID levels of adaptability. Despite the return to normalcy, there remains a notable absence of comprehensive guidance and psychological awareness concerning the enduring psychological repercussions of the pandemic, resulting in a substantial portion of the population being susceptible to the effects of social anxiety.
Healing Through the Universality of Music
As a therapist, one question I love to ask in an intake is what people’s favorite songs/albums/artists are, or what songs they are currently listening to on repeat. This provides a lot of insight into ways the person may be trying to connect with themselves or the world around them.
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.
Compassion & Accountability Belong Hand in Hand
A common narrative I hear from clients is that to improve, learn, or experience self-growth, we must be critical and brutally honest with ourselves. We are often taught that if we fail, we need to be tougher on ourselves, and that tough love and criticism are what push us to improve and grow. As a therapist, all I have seen these ideas do is cause harm, and I think it is time we talk about it.
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.
How to Find a Child Therapist Near Me
Finding the right therapist for your child can be a daunting task. Use these tips to help you find the best play therapist and best child therapist near you.
How Nature Can Help Depression
Understanding that depression is difficult to manage or treat, we provide 5 hopeful ways that may help you beat depression outdoors.
Technology Has Changed You!!!
According to a recent study conducted by the market research group Nielsen, American adults average 11 hours per day reading, listening, surfing, posting, or interacting with media. Find solutions and ideas for counteracting the negative effects of excessive social media us on families.
Tips & Ideas to Help Your Child Navigate Difficult Times
Stressful times can be challenging to navigate, and children do not always have the words to express their feelings. Children are perceptive, and they feel the effects of change. Here are some ways to help your child navigate difficult times.
The Power of EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (or EMDR) therapy is a structured approach to psychotherapy that aims to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories. It was developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s and has since gained widespread recognition as an evidence-based treatment for trauma-related conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and more.