Dr. Lauren Barnes, LMFT

01/05/2026

‼️ Female mental health therapists in Utah.
Shara Jackson Harper, CSW and I are hosting a small retreat + CEs at the end of February in southern Utah.

Put your email below or in a message if you’d like to be on the initial email invitation list to register Monday.

Limited to 12 spots

01/04/2026

Female Therapists, this one’s for YOU! 💫
Ready to step away from the hustle and into a space that feels restorative and real?

We will mix learning with laughter, and self-care with therapeutic skills.

Join Dr. Lauren A. Barnes, LMFT and Shara Jackson Harper, CSW for The Embodied Woman Therapist Retreat.

✨ Topics you’ll love: body image, hormone cycles, eating disorder work

✨ Plus: time to breathe, connect, and recharge, a shared or private bedroom, nearby nature trails, meals provided

Curious? Add your email below or message me to be the first to receive the registration link

12/19/2025

When a child makes a mistake, they’re not just looking for consequences—they’re looking for connection.

They’re wondering:
“Am I still loved?”
“Am I safe?”
“Will you still accept me?”

If we respond with harshness or shame, they learn to hide.
If we respond with calm, compassion, and guidance, they learn to come closer.

We don’t need to excuse the behaviour—but we do need to protect the relationship.
Because over time, that trust becomes the foundation for honesty, accountability, and emotional safety.

Let’s be the ones they run to, not the ones they fear.

More information in my book
Guidance from The Therapist Parent
Available on my website www.thetherapistparent.com and Amazon

12/19/2025

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Friendly holiday reminder 👀

These five things are not invited for the rest of 2025, and honestly, we’re better off without them all year round. 👏🫢

Follow for gentle reminders around food, body image, and ditching diet culture this holiday season and beyond ✨

12/19/2025

🇺🇸 Want a sneak peek into the upcoming legislative session? Join our legislative chair, Sarah Stroup, to learn more about Utah’s session, legislative priorities, and bills we’re tracking. May be applied to general or ethics CEs.

12/04/2025

The second part of rules has been posted. The link below has more information on how to access them, provide public comment, and suggested talking points for you to consider as you reflect on your own public comments. We encourage everyone to submit public comment and attend the public comment hearing. This is your chance for your voice to be heard regarding regulations governing our field.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qw_iDI6cwRN15xj6TV66UmP7YPjyEMlILGoHjGYCNAI/edit?usp=drivesdk

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

Home isn’t always a place… but it’s always a feeling.

11/27/2025

✨ Gratitude isn’t silent. It is spoken, written, and lived.
Gratitude doesn’t erase pain, but it can help us notice the good that still shows up.

When life feels heavy, start your own gratitude list.
Not to ignore reality, but to remind yourself:
Both can coexist.
There is hurt AND there can be good.

Today, I’m thankful for unexpected connections, tender mercies, and reminders that God knows us - even in the waiting room of a children’s hospital, and even in hard weeks.

What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? Drop it below ⬇️

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11/14/2025

📅 Show up. Stay honest. Keep choosing repair.

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
🌍 Website: https://www.geoffsteurer.com
📩 Subscribe to My Email List: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/newsletter-opt-in-social-media
🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149109403

Watch the latest podcast on You Tube: https://youtu.be/xLNdzNjaYXk