Natasha Helfer Parker, LCMFT and Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, PhD have a joint discussion where they share their recommendations to bishops, parents and members from the perspective of their clinical experience and training in sex therapy. They start by discussing their…
064: Ten Myths that Derail Mormon Mental Health
Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Julie de Azevedo-Hanks, a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working largely with an LDS clientele and author of The Burnout Cure: An Emotional Survival Guide for Overwhelmed Women. Julie shares her observations and conclusions…
063: Autism Spectrum and Sexuality
Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Dr. Stephanie Buehler on the sexual and relational challenges/strengths those with high functioning autism spectrum disorder can bring to the table. They discuss diagnostic criteria, statistics, challenges and experiences marital partners often report, communication dynamics and…
062: Helping Sexual Assault Victims
Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Donna Kelly, a Utah state prosecutor who has expertise in trying cases dealing with sexual assault and domestic violence. She has helped develop trauma-informed protocol to help law enforcement and other professionals address victims in appropriate,…
061: Being Heard in Today’s Church
At the April 2015 General Conference, several church members took the unusual step of voicing opposition during the sustaining of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. Frustrated with the lack of dialogue between the church’s top leaders and…
060: Suicide – Part 2
This interview took place in April of 2012 and was released on the podcast Mormon Matters. It is being rebroadcast here on Mormon Mental Health with the permission of Dan Wotherspoon. Suicide affects all of us, and involves so many devastating emotions. Grief…