027-028: Brian Hales: Joseph Smith's Polygamy with Sarah Collett February 2013. Ep. 4. Mormonism also recognizes that both relational connections and independence are essential for spiritual growth. "Gay Mormon Stories" Daniel Parkinson explores lesbian, gay . That could have been my child. QUESTION: Our teenager recently came out to us as being gay, and, wanting to respond in a supportive . The charges are (paraphrasing from Natasha's statement): Support for same sex marriage (correct, but also not grounds for discipline according to stated Church policy)Destigmatization of masturbation (correct)Stances on sexually explicit materials / pornography as In April 2021, licensed marriage & family therapist and certified sex therapist, Natasha Helfer Parker, was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for her outspoken views on sexual health, same sex marriage and other sexually related issues that the Church . Link: Sam Young, a man who led a campaign criticizing the church's practice of allowing one-on-one interviews of youth by lay leaders that sometimes included sexual questions, was kicked out of the church in 2018. A sex therapist who has publicly challenged her church's teachings on sexuality is facing possible expulsion as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This reaction and the others . By many accounts, both had earned the actions and words directed . Nausea. He is an excommunicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). "I've felt for decades that excommunication or removal of members was unnecessary except in criminal or abusive situations," she said. Without a father figure in his own life since the age of 15, Eric was desperate to maintain . 2 Natasha you have nothing to apologize for or regret about the excommunication experience or the aftermath or the way you handled it your response was that an abused and hurt person by a brutal and cruel procedure . Dehlin founded the Mormon Stories Podcast, as well as several other Mormon-themed podcasts, blogs, and websites. Option B was therefore an appropriate course of action. She went public about it saying the accusations were over her support for same sex marriage, masturbation and for using porn, as well as being critical . An evening offering hope and healing with Maxine Hanks, Ronda Callister, Natasha Helfer Parker, Chelsea Shields Strayer, and Dan Wotherspoon as moderator . And now Natasha Helfer-Parker. 029: Natasha Helfer-Parker & Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: Cognitive Dissonance and Faith Transition February 2013. 1156: Reclaiming Healthy Sexuality After a FAith Transition by Natasha Helfer Parker (Thrive June 2019 Conference) Ep. Mormon Quote Repository. Many of us have been pained and dismayed. The Trouble with Sex. Mormon Document Repository. Natasha Helfer's membership council is taking place on April 18th at 7:30 pm central time zone. Natasha Helfer, aka The Mormon Therapist, has been accused of apostasy and summoned to a disciplinary council in her former stake. Bill Reel. Mormonism LIVE: 020: Natasha Helfer's Court of Love & Kwaku's Bait And Switch. 2. My Excommunication Appeal where John Dehlin includes letter penned by Nadine. When churches and religious communities reject sexual health principles supported by decades of research and science, the community suffers, and this has tragic and violent ramifications. 1225: Natasha Helfer Parker - "I AM Not Broken" (Thriveday 2o19) Ep. Helfer Parker, who lives in Wichita, Kan., had her own experiences being asked about sexuality as a teen growing up in the church, but she had always considered the experience to be normal. 762-764: Natasha Helfer Parker - Mormon Sex Therapist. Dehlin founded the Mormon Stories Podcast, as well as several other Mormon-themed podcasts, blogs, and web sites. A Mormon sex therapist has opened up about facing excommunication for supporting the LGBT+ community, and holding science-backed views on porn and masturbation. 762-764: Natasha Helfer Parker - Mormon Sex Therapist. it was completely normal that you would feel so crazy and heartbroken . Wichita, Kansas. Listen on Apple Podcasts. How to Stay in the LDS Church After a Crisis of Faith. She can be contacted at natashaparker.org. On the evening of the news that John Dehlin was excommunicated, Natasha Helfer Parker , Jennifer Finlayson-Fife , Joanna Brooks , Dan Wotherspoon, and Brian Dillman got together via Skype audio chat to discuss various ways they personally cope with the kinds of distress such things cause, and perspectives that help heal them in times of difficulty. I wouldn't be surprised if she is simply disfellowshipped. Let's Work Together. The two are Kate Kelly, a human rights lawyer who founded the Ordain Women movement, and John P. Dehlin, the creator of a popular online forum for Mormons and a doctoral candidate in psychology . Natasha Helfer. Click Image to Donate. A lot happened this past Sunday in Mormonism. 1420: Natasha Helfer's Apostasy Trial for Sexual Health Advocacy. Forthcoming book by John Dehlin, Natasha Helfer Parker, and Margi Dehlin. Natasha Helfer Parker runs a private practice in Wichita, KS and writes at The Mormon Therapist for Patheos: Hosting the Conversation of Faith. Seeing that Natasha Parker didn't receive a rose during the final rose ceremony, fans demand that she should find her own love story. Her podcasts have been so validating, comforting and life changing for me. Natasha Helfer Parker, a Mormon therapist who works with people struggling with their faith, said the church's decision was a blow to the hundreds of survivors who had shared their stories. Ep. Kate Kelly, founder of a group pushing for women to be allowed in the religion's lay clergy, was excommunicated in 2014. The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy: Haunting the Hearts and Heaven of Mormon Women and Men. In several of theses there was an attempt to convert the disciplinary council to, well, something like "a dog-and-pony show, or a venue for someone in a state of rebellion to publicly 'show up' the Church." . Natasha Helfer's Pre-Excommunication reflections on Mormon Stories; Live Vigil at Natasha's Excommunication; Natasha's Post-Excommunication Debrief on Mormon Stories; Ward-less: A Post-Mormon Field Guide podcast with Aimee Heffernan "My Official Stance on Masturbation," by Natasha Helfer, August 6, 2012 "I Am Not Broken," Natasha Parker, Thrive . The excommunication threat "has really motivated a lot of people to increase their support." Other Open Stories podcasts have a different emphasis but share common goals: . The social and psychological sciences agree: we are social creatures meant to thrive in relationship with others. So infuriating. He was an influential early participant in the Mormon blogosphere, and blogs at Patheos.com. General. Natasha Helfer, 49, who. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. 023-026: John Gustav-Wrathall: A Story of a Gay, Legally Married, Active Latter-day Saint with Daniel Parkinson February 2013 Natasha Helfer, aka The Mormon Therapist, has been accused of apostasy and summoned to a disciplinary council in her former stake. and Natasha Helfer Parker, a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist. . Natasha Parker as seen on 'Bachelor in Paradise' (ABC/Craig Sjodin) Find love is no easy feat. Natasha Helfer (Photo: Courtesy Natasha Helfer Parker) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) A sex therapist in Utah who was expelled from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . I am posting this a little early, because I just found out that the Mormon Church has excommunicated sex therapist and educator, Natasha Helfer (formerly Parker), for her professional activities which included teaching "that masturbation is part of a normative sexual development journey". Natasha Helfer Parker Natasha Helfer, LCMFT, CST, CSTS Home Flourish Resources Forms Body of Work Contact Webinars Resources Things I've Said Recommendations Please visit www.natashahelfer.com for more the most current information. Unpopular opinion. May is National Masturbation Month. "Mormon Mental Health" Natasha Helfer Parker focuses on emotional, sexual and relationship issues. 1225: Natasha Helfer Parker - "I Am Not Broken" (Thriveday 2019) Ep. Tyler Glenn came out with his album, Excommunication October 21. Then last night happened. A certified sex therapist says she is facing excommunication from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for her teachings regarding sexuality. After Eric Davis spent over 16 years in the military, including a decade in the SEAL teams, his family was more than used to his absence on deployments and secret missions that could obscure his whereabouts for months at a time. On the evening of the news that John Dehlin was excommunicated, Natasha Helfer Parker, Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Joanna Brooks, Dan Wotherspoon, and Brian Dillman got together via Skype audio chat to discuss various ways they personally cope with the kinds of distress such things cause, perspectives that help heal them in times of difficulty. Nearly three in five Mormons (57%) say that they are very troubled (26%) or somewhat troubled (31%) by these excommunications. She can be contacted at natashaparker.org. A lot happened this past Sunday in Mormonism. We don't know if she'll be excommunicated. "Anything that is done because of differences is spiritual. Jeremy Runnells. Among those who are active and attend church at least weekly, 50% are . Symmetry Solutions is an on-line practice that offers a variety of services addressing mental health, relationships, faith transitions and sexuality. Coming in as one of the least popular side effects, the urge to vomit affected 8.9% of respondents. Back row: Andy Parker. Seeking good perspectives even as the news is still breaking, this episode features Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon's interview with Natasha Helfer Parker, who is a family counselor and therapist in Witchita, Kansas, and produces The Mormon Therapist podcast, as well as owns the blog by that same name. And Kwaku coming off Read More Mormonism LIVE: 020: Natasha Helfer's Court of Love & Kwaku's Bait And Switch An album I know has everything to do with his reaction to the November 5th policy dealing with homosexual members of our church . Here is why. Natasha Helfer, a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, posted the stake president's decision on Wednesday evening on her professional Facebook page. Ep. This part where she justifies her stance really stood out to me: Inappropriate sexual shame harms people. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Owner and Clinical Director at Symmetry Solutions. "I've done nothing wrong and have nothing to repent," Kelly said in an interview.