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2017-12-07T12:54:07-05:00

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Dear Bishop: Don’t Ask My Kids About Sex

Last updated on: December 7, 2017 at 12:54 pm By Natasha Helfer

There is a movement taking place against the inappropriate practice we keep traditionally in place within Mormonism of adult males asking about sexual behaviors of minors (including masturbation) as part of worthiness interviews. I’ve been sharing my concerns about this from the perspective of all parties involved for many years. Sam Young, an LDS member from Houston, TX and previous bishop, has recently started a petition against such practices called Protect the Children and is participating in a protest this... Read more

2017-11-07T15:56:02-05:00

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2 Years Later Abusive Policy Still Stands

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 3:56 pm By Natasha Helfer

Like many things that seem like an alternate reality these days… it’s hard to believe today marks the 2-year anniversary of the non-doctrinal policy our top church leaders decided to pass off as revelation which uniquely ostracizes and punishes LGB members of our church. It’s been incredibly disheartening as a mental health professional to see our membership become so polarized on such a sensitive and often misunderstood topic… unnecessarily so. And at the detriment of our gay, lesbian and bisexual... Read more

2017-11-07T15:56:24-05:00

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Kicked Out of Church for NOT Being Racist

Last updated on: November 7, 2017 at 3:56 pm By Natasha Helfer

One issue I have to take ownership on is my overall silence on many of the race issues that have been front and center throughout our country in the past few years… including the “Black Lives Matter” movement, police brutality and ongoing race relation problems we see playing out on a regular basis in our own church. Even though I’ve done a few podcasts and written pieces addressing this topic, I own that there have been many times when I’ve... Read more

2017-10-31T18:52:27-05:00

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How Haunted Houses, Consent and Sexuality Intertwine – Part 2

Last updated on: October 31, 2017 at 6:52 pm By Natasha Helfer

How One Haunted House in Utah Illustrates Perfectly Why We Need to Teach Our Kids (and adults) About Consent and Sexual Health By Kristin Hodson, LCSW, CST Today’s guest post is written by Kristin Hodson, LCSW, CST. Opinions shared on guest posts may not completely reflect the positions of the blog’s author. Kristin Hodson is Founder and Executive Director of The Healing Group and co-author of Real Intimacy: A Couples Guide for Genuine, Healthy Sexuality. She is a Certified Sex Therapist... Read more

2017-11-01T10:59:59-05:00

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How Haunted Houses, Consent and Sexuality Intertwine – Part 1

Last updated on: November 1, 2017 at 10:59 am By Natasha Helfer

How One Haunted House in Utah Illustrates Perfectly WHY We Need to Teach Our Kids (and adults) About Consent and Sexual Health By Kristin Hodson, LCSW, CST Today’s guest post is written by Kristin Hodson, LCSW, CST. Opinions shared on guest posts may not completely reflect the positions of the blog’s author. Kristin Hodson is Founder and Executive Director of The Healing Group and co-author of Real Intimacy: A Couples Guide for Genuine, Healthy Sexuality. She is a Certified Sex Therapist... Read more

2017-10-27T23:56:43-05:00

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More Important Interviews Debunking “Sex Addiction”

Last updated on: October 27, 2017 at 11:56 pm By Natasha Helfer

I am always in awe that I’ve been able to rub elbows with some of the best sex therapists in the country. I have attended trainings where I heard Dr. Coleman speak and I’ve had many instances to interact with Dr. Ley with his kindness in being willing to give interviews and share information, as well as presenting on a panel at AASECT with him just this last summer. Michael Vigorito has partnered with Doug Braun-Harvey in forming an effective... Read more

2017-10-27T23:04:20-05:00

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Dr. Nicole Prause: Science does not support Sex Addiction Tx Centers

Last updated on: October 27, 2017 at 11:04 pm By Natasha Helfer

I’ve interviewed Dr. Nicole Prause for Mormon Sex Info and been on a panel with her discussing this very issue at length. Let’s please educate ourselves and our children/teens appropriately. It affects the ability to attain effective treatment for real problems…. it affects avoiding unnecessary shaming when the issue is more about values discrepancies… and it affects accountability for criminal and abusive behavior. What we name this DOES matter!! What Research has to Say about Porn Viewing Challenging the Porn... Read more

2017-10-26T13:09:06-05:00

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

Last updated on: October 26, 2017 at 1:09 pm By Natasha Helfer

I struggle to know how to manage the differences in marriage. On the one hand I want to compromise and work as a team. But other times I feel like I’m losing myself. Especially now that we seem to have some differences in how we approach our beliefs and church membership. How do we know how to strike the right balance? Great question… you’re addressing the inescapable tension between “me” and “we” that all relationships have to dance and wrestle... Read more

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Faith Crisis/Faith Transition

2017-10-24T23:29:59-05:00

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Dinner & Sexuality Workshop in San Jose – Register Now

Last updated on: October 24, 2017 at 11:29 pm By Natasha Helfer

San Francisco Area (San Jose) – 11/11/2017 – Navigating Sexuality during and after a Faith Transition Natasha Helfer Parker will be in the Bay area on Saturday, 11/11/2017, to conduct an evening workshop on “Navigating Sexuality during and after a Faith Transition.” Description: Faith transitions affect many areas in a person’s life. One that is often not addressed directly by individuals, couples, therapists and/or spiritual leaders is that of sexuality. This workshop will provide frank and relevant information, as well... Read more

Faith Crisis/Faith Transition

2017-10-19T08:55:05-05:00

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I’m Sorry…

Last updated on: October 19, 2017 at 8:55 am By Natasha Helfer

I’m not sure what to say when people tell me something that has happened in their life that is really sad or traumatic? I usually say… “I’m so sorry.” Often, they reply by saying, “You don’t need to apologize. You didn’t do anything wrong.” And then I feel like I let them down somehow. In Spanish we have two phrases: “perdoname”- which implies I have harmed you and am apologizing for what I did, and “lo siento”- which literally means... Read more

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