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April 2011

April 13, 2011

FYI: The Perfect Vagina

An incredibly frank documentary regarding the growing trend of vulval plastic surgery. Raises all kinds...

April 08, 2011

FYI: Helping a Loved One with Depression

Helping a Loved One with Depression

April 07, 2011

FYI: Pornography Effects

I have been asked often about "evidence" for effects of porn (both positive and negative). ...

April 07, 2011

FYI: Erotica vs Porn

I get this question asked a lot and have answered it several times on this...

April 04, 2011

I think I might be gay…

I'm a 17 years old and I think I might be gay. I don't know...

April 01, 2011

FYI: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

GAD is characterized by chronic anxiety that persists for at least six months and can...

April 01, 2011

FYI: Specific Phobias

Phobias affect approximately 10% of the population. Many do not result in severe impairment. Many...

April 01, 2011

FYI: Social Phobia

Social phobia is a fairly common anxiety disorder. It involves the fear of embarrassment or...

April 01, 2011

FYI: Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is the fear of open spaces. Typically people avoid public places. The most common...

April 01, 2011

FYI: Resources for anxiety disorders

Lifestyle changes for those who suffer from panic attacks and anxiety symptoms:Practice regular deep relaxation.Learn...

March 2011

March 31, 2011

FYI: Resource for Eating Disorders

It is important for parents and family members to educate themselves on eating disorders, especially...

March 30, 2011

FYI: Meditation

I really enjoyed this podcast discussing meditation as both a spiritual and mental health tool...

March 21, 2011

Does the pain of infidelity ever go away?

A couple of years ago my wife had a non-sexual, but intense affair/relationship with an...

March 16, 2011

Quote for the day

"You move into marriage in the springtime of hope, but eventually arrive at the Minnesota...

March 13, 2011

FYI: Pornography

Check out my latest podcast on Mormon Stories:Pornography, Masturbation and Marriage in MormonismAnd I apologize...

March 07, 2011

Quote for the day

It's a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one's life...

March 05, 2011

Information on and for Stepfamilies

I am currently attending a workshop in Kansas City by William J. Doherty (a relationship...

March 04, 2011

FYI: New Poll

Take note of a new poll on my sidelines. I recognize that the list is...

March 03, 2011

FYI: Creativity

I recently went to see Elizabeth Gilbert on tour in Wichita as she promotes her...

March 01, 2011

FYI: Vulnerability

Highly recommend watching this clip from TED talks:Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability

February 2011

February 28, 2011

FYI: Marital Advice

Check out the following article in the Wall Street Journal. I got a kick out...

February 21, 2011

Quote for the day

Not all things are black, nor are all things white. . .Only the human mind...

February 18, 2011

FYI: Sexual Resource

I want to give a "shout out" to a new book that recently came out...

February 16, 2011

Added thoughts

After speaking with one of my colleagues about yesterday's post, here are some added thoughts:You...

February 14, 2011

Postpartum Depression

Make sure you check out my latest interview on Postpartum Depression on Mormon Stories:Postpartum Depression...

February 10, 2011

FYI: Female Sexuality

Check out this interesting article on CNNHealth discussing the problems with defining female sexual dysfunction...

February 08, 2011

Moving Forward and What We Leave Behind

The following is a poetic excerpt written by a survivor of childhood abuse describing her...

February 07, 2011

FYI: Opportunity to Participate in Research

If you have ever done therapy in an unconventional way: via telephone, videoconference, email, etc....

February 02, 2011

Helfer Family Counseling

Check out my new website:natashaparker.orgThe "Links & Resources" page along with the "Hot Topics" page...

February 01, 2011

Quote for the day

The best thing we can offer our children is our own personal journey towards optimal...