Category Archives: psychotherapy

The Guardians of Innocence: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Children from Pornography

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

“Mary Muller has written “the most complete, comprehensive work on the subject of protecting children from the dangers of pornography that I have ever read…” –Mark B. Kastleman, author of The Drug of the New Millennium. What are some signs that … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, Child abuse, Child Trauma, Diana Hoffman, Family Values, Guardians of Innocence, Healing Talk Radio Show, Mary Muller, Moral Values, Parenting, Pornography Addiction, sexual abuse | Tagged Mary Muller, Parenting, Protecting Children, Protecting Children from Pornography, sexual abuse, Sexual Exploitation, The Guardians of Innocence | Leave a comment

Deborah Livingston on Strand of Pearls

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

Once in a while we take notice of an individual who has developed the ability to create beauty from ashes, who can take tremendous hardships and turn them into growth and discovery. Deborah Livingston, whom I will interview this week … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, Child abuse, Child Trauma, emotional pain, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Trauma | Tagged abuse recovery, child abuse, childhood trauma addiction, Deborah Livingston, overcoming addiction, recovery from abuse, Strand of Pearls | Leave a comment

Overcoming Pornography Addiction: “The Language of Recovery”

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

In the opening pages of his book, The Language of Recovery, Gordon Bruin states “During the years I have spent in clinical practice, I have never dealt with anyone who feels more emotional torment and suffering than those struggling with … Continue reading →

Posted in addiction, Christ-Centered Healing, Diana Hoffman, Faith-Based Counseling, Healing Talk Radio Show, Pornography Addiction | Tagged Addiction Recovery, Gordon Bruin, Inner Gold, overcoming pornography, pornography addiction | Leave a comment

Joshua Weed–Homosexual, Active LDS, Happily Married to His Wife

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

In June of this year, Joshua Weed precipitated a major internet controversy when he posted a blog entry stating that he is homosexual (not bisexual–he is attracted only to men) that he is an active member of the LDS church, … Continue reading →

Posted in family relationships, Family Values, Homosexuality, Homosexuality, Joshua Weed, Relationships, Same sex attraction | Tagged Coping with Same Sex Attraction, Joshua Weed, Marriage to a homosexual | Leave a comment

Janene Baadsgaard on Healing From Abuse

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

Guest author Janene Baadsgaard talks about her newest book, “Healing From Abuse,” and her own personal experiences of recovery. Janene’s book raises awareness about the nature and prevalence of abuse. The book particularly emphasizes domestic violence and emotional … Continue reading →

Posted in Child abuse, Child Trauma, Diana Hoffman, domestic violence, emotional pain, family relationships, Forgiveness, Healing Talk Radio Show, Letting go of the Past, rape, sexual abuse, Uncategorized | Tagged abuse, abuse recovery, domestic violence, emotional abuse, helping abuse victims, physical abuse, recognizing abuse, sexual abuse | Leave a comment

Increasing Closeness Through Validating Feelings

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

I am always looking for books that are outstanding, readable self-help guides that clients and friends can use to progress quickly through commonchallenges. My all time favorite book in this category is Joy and Gary Lundberg’s book, I Don’t Have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Couples, couples communication, Diana Hoffman, family relationships, Family Therapy, Fathers, Gary Lundberg, Healing Talk Radio Show, Marriage, Mental health Radio, Parenting, Relationships, Validate Felings | Tagged Couples, Couples Communcation, family communication, Gary Lundberg, Healing Relationships, I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better, Listening, Parenting, parenting teens, Validate Feelings, Validation | Leave a comment

Interview with Dr. Maggie Phillips on her new book, Freedom From Pain

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

The link between chronic pain and emotional trauma is a powerful and often-overlooked key to recovery for pain patients. As research on chronic pain continues to unfold, Maggie Phillips (Healing the Divided Self, and Finding the Energy to Heal) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Body-Mind Healing, Chronic Pain, Diana Hoffman, Healing Talk Radio Show, Maggie Phillips, Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

From Those “Crazy Alternatives” to “The New Mainstream”: What Research Shows About Holistic Mental Health

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

This week’s program of Healing Talk will feature an interview with Dr. Jacob Hess. Dr. Hess is a psychologist, writer, and research director at Utah Youth Village, a nonprofit for abused children and families in crisis. Dr. Hess has … Continue reading →

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Ron Cottle: Transcending Bipolar Disorder

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

Ron Cottle was a successful businessman and a popular public speaker, receiving numerous awards both for his career achievements and his generous service to the community. Then he developed the symptoms of bipolar disorder, a disabling and serious condition, manifesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar Disorder, Diana Hoffman, group therapy, Healing Talk Radio Show, psychotherapy, Recovery International | Tagged Bipolar, Bipolar disorder, Healing Talk Radio, Manic Depressive, Recovering from bipolar disorder, Recovery International | Leave a comment

The Childhood Bipolar Controversy

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

If your child has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder within the last fifteen years, get a second opinion. This is the advice showing up on more and more mental health information sites. And with good reason. In the years … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Closeness in Your Marriage with Guest Host Marilee VanWagenen

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

This week’s broadcast of the Healing Talk segment of Prime Time Health will feature guest host Marilee VanWagenen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. After many years of counseling couples, as well as experiencing, nurturing and strengthening her own marriage of 40 … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Couples, couples communication, family relationships, Family Therapy, Healing Talk Radio, Marriage, partners, Relationships, spouses | Leave a comment

New Insights into Autism

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

Autism rates have been rising dramatically for several decades. A recent report published by the CDC shows a 78 % increase over just 8 years, with autism now affecting 1 in every 88 children. (Prevalence in Autism Studies) Utah has … Continue reading →

Posted in Auditory Integration Training, autism, baby and childcare, Diana Hoffman, Fast ForWord, Healing Talk Radio Show, Neuroplasticityi, Neuroscience, Parenting | Leave a comment

Essential Fathers

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

Boys need fathers to teach them how to be men. Girls need fathers to affirm their transition into womanhood, and to teach them trust and attachment with a male figure. Both genders need fathers to teach them independence, discipline, self-reliance, … Continue reading →

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Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

One in four Americans have been victimized by sexual abuse. Girls are more often victimized (one in three females in America have been sexually abused), but the rates for males are only slightly lower, with one in five boys … Continue reading →

Posted in Child abuse, Child Trauma, childhood trauma, Forgiveness, Healing Talk Radio Show, rape, risk factors, sexual abuse, Trauma | Tagged abuse survivors, abuse trauma, abuse victims, sexual abuse, supporting abuse survivors, trauma risk factors | Leave a comment

Adoption Heroes

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

Twelve years ago Scott and Nina Isaacson were featured on the Oprah Winfrey show for adopting seventeen children, many of whom were older and traumatized. Now, with not one failed adoption, Scott and Nina Isaacson share insights on their joys, … Continue reading →

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Non-Medication Solutions for ADD and ADHD

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

The diagnoses of ADD and ADHD are currently applied to 8.4 percent of US children, a total of 5.2 million (National Institute of Health). About 2.8 million of these children are taking stimulant medications to manage their symptoms. The benefits and … Continue reading →

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New Hope For Survivors of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

Child abuse and neglect create enormous problems for the victims. Among these are fundamental changes in brain development. The brains of severely neglected infants and children can be so damaged that the brain simply fails to grow in … Continue reading →

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Trauma, the Root of Addiction

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

A great deal of speculation has been centered around the causes of addiction. Is addiction genetic? Is it a “disease”? Is addiction a mishap of teenage recklessness? The rates of addiction in our country have been a source of growing … Continue reading →

Posted in ACE studies, addiction, Alcoholism, childhood trauma, Diana Hoffman, Healing Talk Radio Show, Neurofeedback, Substance Abuse, Trauma, trauma therapy | Tagged ACE Studies, addiction, alcoholism, child abuse, drug abuse, smoking, trauma | Leave a comment

The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Health

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

To view the video recording of this program, go to http://ustre.am/:1lrYB Not long ago, “psychosomatic illness” (meaning illnesses caused by mental or emotional problems) were considered rare and highly pathological. Recent research from the ACE Studies demonstrates that psychosomatic illness … Continue reading →

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The New Neuroscience of Stress Relief, Part I.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Diana Hoffman

To view the recorded program, go to http://ustre.am/:1kfKk This week on Healing Talk Radio: Learn why some individuals have a very high tolerance to stressful events, and others are easily overwhelmed. And learn how this can be changed. … Continue reading →

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