On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to TEDx speaker, author, Executive Director, owner and Founder of Wasatch Family Therapy, Dr Julie Hanks. Dr. Hanks holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah and a PhD from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She was an Assistant Professor of Social Work and Adjunct Lecturer at Utah Valley University in the Behavioural Science Department. She was also an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Southern California in the Virtual Academic Center Master of Social Work Program in the greater Los Angeles area. She currently runs the Wasatch Family Therapy, LLC, is a thriving outpatient therapy clinic in Utah in Salt Lake County, Davis Country and Utah Country.

She has authored two books The Burnout Cure and The Assertiveness Guide for Women. Dr. Hanks has appeared across the media on television, on radio, podcasts and news articles. Her research interests include gender roles, women, social work education, mental health, boundaries, assertiveness, family life and couples. Hanks earned her PhD in marriage and family therapy with an emphasis in creative systemic studies. Her dissertation topic on supporting creative productivity in mothers. Hanks is a content creator, Psychotherapist, private practice consultant, relationship expert and is a singer songwriter. She is also the host of Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast and was a blog writer at PsychCentral.com

On today’s episode Julie will be speaking about assertiveness, boundaries and communicating your needs more effectively within relationships. Discussing the different attachment styles and how they may impact the expression of thoughts, needs, wants and feelings. She shares how people can be assertive without being passive or aggressive. Through using clear, respectful communication which can lead to stronger relationships, better conflict resolution, improved self- esteem, protection from boundary crossing, reduced stress and anxiety and the ability to meet your needs effectively. So, to talk more about understanding our attachment styles and how to communicate more effectively is Dr Julie Hanks! 

Podcast Summary: 

1. Check in with what you are thinking, wanting and needing 

2. 5 skills of assertiveness:  self-reflection, self-awareness, self- soothing, self-expression, self-expansion 

3. Attachment styles and the difficulties with communicating needs 

4. How to communicate difficult things and set boundaries in an effective way

5. Being able to differentiate thoughts and feelings 

6. Self- compassion with communicating vulnerabilities, feelings and needs

Links to Dr Julie Hanks 

@drjuliehanks

@wasatchfamilytherapy

Podcast: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks

Wasatch Family Therapy: wasatchfamilytherapy.com

 Links to Dr Hanks books: drjuliehanks.com

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