Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Dr. Roni Jo Draper, BYU-Provo professor of teacher education, regarding the multicultural education she offers students preparing to enter classroom settings. Dr. Draper says it well when she states that any one of the topics covered…
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086: Exploring Effectiveness of Preventing Child Abuse
Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Lisa Butterworth, founder of Feminist Mormon Housewives, and Mica McGriggs who serves on the FMH Board of Directors. Lisa is currently completing her Masters in Counseling at Idaho State University and Mica is a PhD candidate in…
085: LDS Adoption: Perspectives from a Biological Mom
Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Danielle about her experience as a birth parent going through LDS Family Services to find an adoptive family for her child. This interview highlights the many complexities that go into such a decision and the emotional…
084: Sex Positivity in Mormonism – Part 2
Mormon Mental Health Podcast has partnered with Mormon Matters for the following production: In this two-part episode, a wonderful panel of mental health professionals who also have certifications in or in the process of becoming sex therapists —Natasha Helfer Parker, Shannon Hickman, Kristin Hodson,…
082: Ending Conversion Therapy
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released a groundbreaking report: Ending Conversion Therapy – Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth. Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Elliot Kennedy of SAMHSA and Dr. Judith Glassgold of the American Psychological Association (APA)…
080: Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality – Part 3 Social & Psychological Factors
This is a Mormon Matters production – shared here at Mormon Mental Health Podcast with permission. With the renewed conversation in Mormonism about homosexuality initiated by the November 6th policy changes, it has become clear that many Latter-day Saints have…
079: Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality – Part 2 Biological Factors
This is a Mormon Matters production – shared here at Mormon Mental Health Podcast with permission. With the renewed conversation in Mormonism about homosexuality initiated by the November 6th policy changes, it has become clear that many Latter-day Saints have…
077: Addressing Rural Mental Health
Today is National Rural Health Day. Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Nisha Patel, the director of the community based division in the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP). In her role, Nisha provides oversight, leadership and management to programmatic, operational…
076: Mormon Missionary Trauma – Part 2
Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Dr. Holly Welker, a writer and critical analyst, and Daniel Lancaster, a clinical social worker, to discuss issues relating to the mental health of LDS missionaries while out in the field – specifically when physical or emotional trauma are involved.…
074: Mental Health Repercussions for Mormon Feminists
Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Verlyne Christensen, a psychologist and a member of the Mormon Mental Health Association with a private practice in Alberta, Canada. Her focus through her graduate studies focused on multicultural counseling – and she chose to study…