On this panel episode, Natasha hosts Michelle Peets, Jenny Ellege and Ellan Alexander as they discus concern in the rise of domestic violence. Resources mentioned during this podcast: Duluth Model: Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs To help keep Mormon Mental Health…
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219: Family Acceptance Project with Kersti Spjut
This episode was previously recorded for “Mormon Sex Info” and is being refurbished here on “Mormon Mental Health Podcast.” Host Lisa Butterworth interviews Kersti Spjut and discuss the Family Acceptance Project. They discuss facts of LDS Parents of LGBTQ youth.…
194: Natasha a guest on, “Birds and Bees Podcast”: Masturbation, Values, and Kids
Natasha joined Braxton Dutson on his podcast, “Birds and Bees Podcast”. Natasha Helfer-Parker, MFT, CST, CSTS speaks with Braxton about being able to explore topics, address uncomfortable situations, and improve your understanding about “The M word.” Masturbation–There are a lot…
191: Jesse Ellis: A Personal Story about Sexual Abuse as a Child and Now Helping Others
Warning: Child sexual abuse is discussed in this episode. Jesse Ellis joins Host Jennifer White in this episode of Mormon Mental Health. Jesse experienced sexual activity by a family member early on in his life. He is on this episode…
186: Special Episode–The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis – Masturbation and Pornography
In this episode of The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis licensed marriage and sex therapist and active Mormon Natasha Helfer Parker shares with us a more effective approach to masturbation and pornography for both teens and adults. To help keep Mormon Mental Health…
185: Jennifer Limones: A Personal Response to the Recent Abuse Training
Jennifer Limones joins Natasha on this episode of Mormon Mental Health to discuss the recent training the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints released for abuse training and protection of youth and minors. Jennifer, having taken the training, shares…
184: Mixed Faith Families
Shandra Petersen Harris joins Natasha on this episode of Mormon Mental Health as they discuss mixed faith families and the impact of President Nelson’s recent general conference address. Shandra Harris and her military family are currently stationed in San Antonio,…
179: Masturbation, Values, and Kids with Natasha Heifer-Parker, MFT, CST
Natasha Helfer-Parker, MFT, CST was recently a guest on Braxton Dutson’s “Birds and Bees Podcast.” Braxton is a LCSW and Certified Sex Therapist in Salt Lake City, Utah. He works at The Healing Group. Natasha speaks with Braxton about being able to…
178: A Personal Story: Gay Son’s Death after Exclusion Policy Announcement
Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Alyson & George Deussen. They are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who lost their son, identified as gay, to suicide almost three years ago after the exclusion policy had been announced.…
166: Bringing the Voice of an Autistic Child to the World
Tresa Edmunds joins Natasha on this episode of Mormon Mental Health. Tresa is a writer, advocate and entrepreneur. In this episode she discusses her experience caring for her child who has autism spectrum disorder and what this diagnosis is about…