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May 2019

May 23, 2019

Moving in the right direction?

Looks like some of the language is starting to shift at least in the right...

May 21, 2019

Different Ways we Could Say Goodbye when People Leave the Church

I've considered for a while now how people are treated when they leave church communities...

May 14, 2019

Supporting my Wife’s Journey Outside the Church

I very much appreciated these thoughts from a believing spouse and his reactions to President...

May 11, 2019

LDS Comments are a Good Indicator of why LGBTQ+ Youth feel Rejected & Afraid to Tell their Truth

I just wrote a piece about being accountable for the things we write on "comments"...

May 08, 2019

“Ask a Latter-day Saint Therapist…” Beware of Therapist Bias

I speak of the issue of religious bias clouding therapists' perspectives on a regular basis....

May 03, 2019

Rescinding Policy without Apology is Bad Leadership

Mette Harrison put effort in gathering names to support this important position statement she drafted...

April 2019

April 30, 2019

President Nelson… I’m having a Trust Crisis

I need not say much... I already wrote a letter myself. All I'll say is...

April 23, 2019

My Op-Ed in the Salt Lake Tribune

At first I was uncomfortable that my piece would be published on Easter morning. But...

April 15, 2019

Articles & News Coverage To Be Aware Of…

Here is a list of links to several articles and news coverage regarding the recent...

April 11, 2019

Mental Health Implications of Policy Reversal

Natasha Helfer Parker, Lisa Butterworth, Sara Hughes-Zabawa and Jennifer White of Symmetry Solutions, LLC talk...

April 10, 2019

Look Me In the Eyes and Say “I’m Sorry”

As I sift through thousands of comments on Facebook feeds of people affected by the...

April 08, 2019

Plea to President Nelson about Families

President Russell M. Nelson, I want to be respectful, yet firm and to the point....

April 04, 2019

Please Don’t Hit Me Again: Response to New Policies

As usual, Blaire adds eloquence, truth and voice to this situation we often find ourselves...

April 01, 2019

Mixed-Faith Marriage Webinar

Natasha Helfer Parker (Marriage and Family Therapist, Sex Therapist), and John Dehlin (Psychology Ph.D.) will...

March 2019

March 29, 2019

“When My Marriage Became Mixed-Faith–and Stronger”

Is there hope that we can survive my spouse's faith transition? Is this just the...

March 26, 2019

WORKSHOP in Kansas City: Navigating Life During and After a Faith Crisis

UNFORTUNATELY THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED I am very excited to bring “Navigating Life During and...

February 2019

February 18, 2019

Witnessing for our Kiwi Mormon – Page 9

Dear Bishop Josh Shaw: I am writing in wholehearted support of Gina Colvin in anticipation...

December 2018

December 04, 2018

Mixed Faith Marriage Workshop

I'll be offering a Mixed Faith Marriage workshop while out in the Salt Lake City...

November 2018

November 16, 2018

Excommunication Continues to be a Prominent Way LDS Church Silences its Own Critics

I have been open in the past in regards to my concerns for the outdated,...

November 13, 2018

“They Just Can’t Leave the Church Alone”

"They just can't leave the church alone" is a phrase many progressive or post mormons...

March 2018

March 11, 2018

Come Gather Round People – Doubts and All

I have permission to share the following post from an anonymous author in regards to...

March 02, 2018

Craving Lemonade… and Craving My Mormonism

Another guest post from “Sandy” — who was willing to give an interview to Mormon...

February 2018

February 27, 2018

How can I Make Church Worship Meaningful to Me?

I get frustrated when I'm asked to speak in Sacrament meeting or teach adults (either...

February 23, 2018

The Mormon Village that Raised Me

I often talk with my faith transitioning clients that going through an anger phase is...

January 2018

January 29, 2018

Upcoming Mormon Stories Retreat in St. George

Hope you'll take the opportunity to join us for this retreat opportunity in St. George....

January 13, 2018

Be Still

When I read this piece, it reminded me of much of the work we do...

January 05, 2018

What Makes Faith Transition so Painful?

I'm currently going through a faith crisis. I am so scared to talk to anyone...

October 2017

October 25, 2017

And They Shall Become as One…Except We Are Still Two

I struggle to know how to manage the differences in marriage. On the one hand...

October 24, 2017

Dinner & Sexuality Workshop in San Jose – Register Now

San Francisco Area (San Jose) – 11/11/2017 – Navigating Sexuality during and after a Faith...

October 04, 2017

Navigating a Healthy Mormon Journey: Join Us!

A MORMON MATTERS RETREAT! “Understanding and Navigating Healthy Perspectives and Journeys within Mormonism” Led by...