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2018-02-06T03:54:40-05:00

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You Say You’ll Go With Me. But You Can’t.

Last updated on: February 6, 2018 at 3:54 am By Natasha Helfer

I have told “Sandy” -who was willing to give an interview to Mormon Mental Health about her experience of childhood sexual assault in the context of worthiness interviews- that she can use this blog as a platform for as many writings as she would like to post. This particular piece is written in response to the very common question she (and other victims/survivors) often receive… have you gone to the police? Please understand that this can be an inappropriate and... Read more

2018-02-03T01:27:17-05:00

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How do I make sure I’m seeing a good therapist?

Last updated on: February 3, 2018 at 1:27 am By Natasha Helfer

I’m seeing a self-proclaimed Christian therapist who is helping me deal with depression. Most of the times I feel like it’s a good fit. And although I obviously consider myself a “Christian” because I’m Mormon, some of her ideas about how my husband should be taking more of a leadership role in the home to fulfill his role as a “Christian man” and other things she has said about the Garden of Eden and how Eve ruined it for all... Read more

2018-01-31T16:44:36-05:00

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Sharing My Story: Protect LDS Children

Last updated on: January 31, 2018 at 4:44 pm By Natasha Helfer

As I’ve written in previous posts, I’ve been involved with the protectldschildren.org petition started by Sam Young. The following is written by the anonymous guest I had on Mormon Mental Health Podcast this past week to talk about the experiences that she submitted to the webpage. Be aware that this post and the podcast contain details of sexual assault. Yesterday, for the first time since I started walking this healing path, I was able to find some compassion and offer... Read more

2018-01-29T19:42:13-05:00

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Upcoming Mormon Stories Retreat in St. George

Last updated on: January 29, 2018 at 7:42 pm By Natasha Helfer

Hope you’ll take the opportunity to join us for this retreat opportunity in St. George. It’s only a few weeks away. These events consistently get ranked at a 4.9 out of 5. We address all kinds of issues that one might be dealing with in regards to faith transitions: mixed-faith marriages, parenting, communicating with extended family & friends, best mental health practices, sexuality, and more. Plus people love the community aspect and all the new friends they get to meet.... Read more

Faith Crisis/Faith Transition

2018-01-29T19:05:05-05:00

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Catch me tonight on “Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers”

Last updated on: January 29, 2018 at 7:05 pm By Natasha Helfer

I’ve been invited to be a guest on the “Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers” show tonight at 9:00 pm eastern time zone. Hope you’ll tune in! https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers/ WNN Boca Raton 1040 AM & 95.3 FM Natasha Helfer Parker, LCMFT, CST can be reached at natashaparker.org and runs an online practice, Symmetry Solutions, which focuses on helping families and individuals with faith concerns, sexuality and mental health. She hosts the Mormon Mental Health and Mormon Sex Info Podcasts, writes a regular column for Sunstone Magazine, is the current president of... Read more

2018-01-31T16:45:02-05:00

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Spiritual Thought: The Human Family

Last updated on: January 31, 2018 at 4:45 pm By Natasha Helfer

I loved sharing this poem with my kiddos today as our spiritual thought for the week. What an amazing woman. What an amazing soul. Natasha Helfer Parker, LCMFT, CST can be reached at natashaparker.org and runs an online practice, Symmetry Solutions, which focuses on helping families and individuals with faith concerns, sexuality and mental health. She hosts the Mormon Mental Health and Mormon Sex Info Podcasts, writes a regular column for Sunstone Magazine, is the current president of the Mormon Mental Health Association and runs a sex education program, Sex Talk with... Read more

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2018-01-26T23:57:33-05:00

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Important News Stories & Mormonism

Last updated on: January 26, 2018 at 11:57 pm By Natasha Helfer

Several news stories that I think are of great import that deal with Mormonism, mental health, and current events. The Houston Chronicle came out with a story covering the Protectldschildren.org petition that Sam Young started and that I have supported by offering my clinical expertise to the matter. Mormonmentalhealth.org will be releasing a very sensitive interview with one of the victims who shares her story this coming Monday. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Behind-closed-doors-12524563.php The Church released an important statement in support of protection from... Read more

2018-01-26T23:39:02-05:00

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Unicorns and Bats

Last updated on: January 26, 2018 at 11:39 pm By Natasha Helfer

I have yet to have the type of sit down I’d like to have with Josh Weed – to hash out events in the past and miscommunications that led to a collegial chill between us in regards to things he wrote about the Mormon Mental Health Association that were unfounded. We had a chance to briefly meet at Sunstone this past summer and I look forward to more conversations and opportunities where we can build our friendship. It is with a... Read more

2018-01-31T16:47:53-05:00

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Trying to Heal My Sexual Shame

Last updated on: January 31, 2018 at 4:47 pm By Natasha Helfer

I know it is difficult for many to hear the information shared at the recent press conference in Salt Lake City in regards to the “protectldschildren.org” petition. We love our bishops. We love our church. We love our youth. It’s difficult in settings we are familiar with (whether in our own family systems or our church communities) to imagine that harm could be taking place. And yet all systems can improve and do better even when they do a lot... Read more

2018-01-24T17:23:28-05:00

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Notes of Intimacy

Last updated on: January 24, 2018 at 5:23 pm By Natasha Helfer

I am always amazed at the work people are willing to do within the walls of my office. I especially love when couples come equipped to better their sex lives within the constructs of their experiences, their values, their hopes and their desires within their marriage. This takes extreme amounts of vulnerability, risk-taking and communication within a space that we take great efforts in making safe for each partner. From time to time I’ll share an example of the types... Read more

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