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10 Signs of a Healthy Self

10 Signs of a Healthy Self

Your self is the core of who you are. Some people call it the soul or the spirit. Whatever you call it, it consists of the very best parts of you. I have found during my time working with LDS clients that the desire to avoid tension and conflict can sometimes hinder the development of a sense of self.

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Invisible Labor: Valuing the Unseen Contributions of  Women

Invisible Labor: Valuing the Unseen Contributions of Women

Several months ago, a family member recounted a small but powerful scenario that happened in her Sacrament Meeting. While conducting the meeting, the bishop acknowledged that one of his counselors was not present on the stand; his counselor’s wife was ill and he was sitting in the pews with his children. Interestingly, not once was the man’s spouse acknowledged for sitting alone with her children week after week while her husband sat on the stand. Why? Because women are expected to perform the bulk of the invisible labor required for maintaining relationships.

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Tips to Stop Arguing About Chores at Home

Tips to Stop Arguing About Chores at Home

Have you ever wondered, “How can I get my spouse to do more work around the house?” You are not alone. Here are tips to help you stop arguing over chores at home Dr. Julie Hanks shared on Good Morning Utah.

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Fowler’s Stages of Faith: 6 Stages of Faith Development

Fowler’s Stages of Faith: 6 Stages of Faith Development

James Fowler developed a theory of six stages that people go through as their faith matures. The basic theory, known as Fowler’s Stages of Faith, can be applied, not only to those in traditional faiths, but those who follow alternative spiritualities or secular worldviews as well.

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Opinion: Mother’s Day is painful for many of my clients. Here’s how we all can help—Op-ed for The Salt Lake Tribune
Motherhood, Mother's Day, Women's Issues, Guest Posts Dr. Julie Hanks Motherhood, Mother's Day, Women's Issues, Guest Posts Dr. Julie Hanks

Opinion: Mother’s Day is painful for many of my clients. Here’s how we all can help—Op-ed for The Salt Lake Tribune

Why do so many women dread Mother’s Day? What are we doing inadvertently, as a community, to perpetuate this pain? And what can we do about it?

Based on my 30 years of clinical experience working with women in Utah, I have a few ideas.

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