Abuse, Adolescents, Domestic Violence, Natasha Helfer Parker, Parenting Podcasts, Podcast, Sexual Assault, Trauma

086: Exploring Effectiveness of Preventing Child Abuse

by natashaparker •  • 3 Comments

Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Lisa Butterworth, founder of Feminist Mormon Housewives, and Mica McGriggs who serves on the FMH Board of Directors. Lisa is currently completing her Masters in Counseling at Idaho State University and Mica is a PhD candidate in…

Read more →

Adolescents, Adoption, Grief/Bereavement, Natasha Helfer Parker, Podcast, Religion, Uncategorized, Women's Issues

085: LDS Adoption: Perspectives from a Biological Mom

by natashaparker •  • 15 Comments

Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Danielle about her experience as a birth parent going through LDS Family Services to find an adoptive family for her child.  This interview highlights the many complexities that go into such a decision and the emotional…

Read more →

Adolescents, Communication, Male Issues, Marriage, Natasha Helfer Parker, Parenting, Podcast, Pornography, Religion, Sexual Education, Sexuality, Women's Issues

084: Sex Positivity in Mormonism – Part 2

by natashaparker •  • 0 Comments

Mormon Mental Health Podcast has partnered with Mormon Matters for the following production: In this two-part episode, a wonderful panel of mental health professionals who also have certifications in or in the process of becoming sex therapists —Natasha Helfer Parker, Shannon Hickman, Kristin Hodson,…

Read more →

Adolescents, Communication, Male Issues, Marriage, Masturbation, Natasha Helfer Parker, Parenting, Podcast, Pornography, Religion, Sexual Education, Sexuality, Women's Issues

083: Sex Positivity in Mormonism – Part 1

by natashaparker •  • 0 Comments

Mormon Mental Health Podcast has partnered with Mormon Matters for the following production: In this two-part episode, a wonderful panel of mental health professionals who also have certifications in or in the process of becoming sex therapists —Natasha Helfer Parker, Shannon…

Read more →

Adolescents, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Faith Transitions, Homosexuality/Same-Sex Attraction, Identity, Male Issues, Natasha Helfer Parker, Parenting, Podcast, Religion, Sexual Education, Sexuality, Suicide, Transgender, Trauma, Women's Issues

082: Ending Conversion Therapy

by natashaparker •  • 0 Comments

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released a groundbreaking report: Ending Conversion Therapy – Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth. Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Elliot Kennedy of SAMHSA and Dr. Judith Glassgold of the American Psychological Association (APA)…

Read more →

Adolescents, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Homosexuality/Same-Sex Attraction, Identity, Natasha Helfer Parker, Podcast, Religion, Sexual Education, Sexuality

081: Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality – Part 4 Social & Psychological Factors

by natashaparker •  • 1 Comment

This is a Mormon Matters production – shared here at Mormon Mental Health Podcast with permission. With the renewed conversation in Mormonism about homosexuality initiated by the November 6th policy changes, it has become clear that many Latter-day Saints have never…

Read more →