Category Archives: Relationships

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

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

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Increasing Closeness Through Validating Feelings

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

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Maintaining Closeness in Your Marriage with Guest Host Marilee VanWagenen

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

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Essential Fathers

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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Adoption Heroes

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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New Hope For Survivors of Child Abuse and Neglect.

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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How to Talk to Your Teenager (And Get them to Talk to You)

Good communication runs deeper than techniques.   Ultimately it is a reflection of the warmth and the fundamental philosophies of the parent.   Research on parenting shows that the most successful outcomes in parenting teenagers come from parenting approaches that … Continue reading

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Five Common Mistakes in Couples Communication

Couples with relationship challenges and stresses fall in to two categories:  Group A includes those with serious major dysfunctions that are difficult to correct and often seriously threaten the marriage.   Group B includes those who are making very common … Continue reading

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Creating the Bond: Attachment Parenting International with co-founder Barbara Nicholson

Barbara Nicholson, co-founder of Attachment Parenting International, joins us to talk about her organization and the philosophies that created it. Attachment theory explores the idea that a secure attachment with parents dramatically affects a child’s behavior and development.    A … Continue reading

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Parenting Strategies for Children’s Personality Types

Every parent with more than one child has discovered that children’s personalities vary a great deal.    What worked beautifully with one child can be completely ineffective with another child. Understanding and identifying a child’s personality type can give parent … Continue reading

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Redefining Intelligence–and Identity–in American Teens

Adolescence is a challenging time.   Teenagers across the nation struggle with self worth.  Parents and teachers can find themselves trying over and over to shore up a failing sense of identity in a struggling young person.   Loss of positive identity … Continue reading

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Cultural Landmines to Masculine Development–Part III of Reclaiming the Manhood of American Boys

What do Americans perceive today as “Manhood?”   Anthropologist David Gilmore, in his study of manhood across cultures, defines manhood as something that is earned, not an automatic result of reaching a certain age.   His research indicates that In the vast majority of … Continue reading

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Teaching Children and Teens to Manage Anger

Childish expressions of anger first begin to challenge a parent at the age when our adorable but annoyed baby boy can sit up, and manages to hit his brother with a toy truck; or our sweet but fussy baby girl … Continue reading

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Trauma-Free Childbirth for Your Baby

An expectant mother recently described to me her interactions with her unborn baby.  ”I’ve been playing tapping games with my daughter.  When she taps or kicks I tap back.   If I tap in a certain place she will move … Continue reading

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Forgiving Ourselves

“Forgiving Ourselves” is a powerful book by psychologist Wendy Ulrich.   Wendy has been practicing for over 25 years.  She is the Founder of Sixteen Stones Center for Growth, has taught at the University of  Michigan and Brigham Young University,  … Continue reading

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How to Talk to Your Teenager, and Get Them to Talk to You

Good communication runs deeper than techniques.   Ultimately it is a reflection of the warmth and the fundamental philosophies of the parent.   Research on parenting shows that the most successful outcomes in parenting teenagers come from parenting approaches that … Continue reading

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Identifying Warning Signs for Violence in Romantic Partners

Many  young people seem unaware of patterns of domestic violence, the warning signs, or even the fact that battering, false imprisonment and threats are illegal, criminal acts that  should be reported and prosecuted. Domestic violence is extremely widespread.  Based on telephone surveys … Continue reading

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Dr. Susan Markel discusses her new book, “What your Pediatrician Doesn’t Know Can Harm Your Child.”

This week Healing Talk radio will feature or guest, Dr. Susan Markel, a board-certified pediatrician and author of the new book, “What your Pediatrician Doesn’t Know Can Harm Your Child.” Imagine that a baby’s experience of childbirth was a natural, gentle, … Continue reading

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Juveniles at risk: Trauma, Delinquency and How to Repair It

On January 12 Diana Hoffman will welcome adolescent psychologist Dr. Madolyne Liebing.   They will be discussing “Juveniles at risk:   Trauma, Delinquency and How to Repair It.”   Healing Talk  broadcasts locally every Wednesday on Utah’s KSTAR 1400 AM and globally throughout the … Continue reading

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Marriage Enhancement with Guest Merilee Vanwagenen

Healing Talk Radio welcomes special guest Merilee Vanwagenen to our next airing of Healing Talk Radio. Merilee, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, was a trainer and seminar presenter for the Arbinger Institute, created by philosopher and BYU professor C. Terry … Continue reading

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