Equal Partnership Marriage - Julie Hanks
Join Dr. Julie Hanks as she shares practical ways to foster equality, emotional connection, and balanced roles in marriage and family life. Drawing from 30 years of experience, Dr. Hanks presents her "Eight Cs of Partnership Families" model, offering actionable insights for building strong, supportive, and healthy family relationships. Perfect for couples, parents, and professionals seeking tools for emotional connection, shared responsibility, and compassionate communication.
Time Markers
00:00:15 – Welcome by Nyah Phelps; intro of Dr. Julie Hanks
00:01:05 – CEU credit info and Q&A instructions
00:01:34 – Dr. Hanks introduces her Partnership Model
00:02:28 – Gender equality starts at home: unpaid labor and the “second shift”
00:03:43 – Why we need a new family model; shifting family structures
00:05:22 – Common challenges women and men face in family dynamics
00:06:09 – Dominator culture vs. Partnership model explained
00:07:58 – Minoan Crete: An ancient example of partnership society
00:10:27 – Dominator and Partnership continuum details
00:12:08 – Partnership model characteristics: linking vs. ranking
00:14:24 – Applying partnership ideas to marriage and family life
00:16:01 – The 8 C's of Partnership Families overview
00:20:12 – Cooperative leadership and shared decision-making in families
00:23:39 – Authoritative parenting and mutual respect in relationships
00:25:07 – Connection orientation and secure attachments
00:27:05 – Caretaking as everyone’s responsibility, valuing unpaid work
00:30:04 – Collaborative family roles, moving beyond gender stereotypes
00:33:13 – Celebrating contributions from all family members
00:35:39 – Invisible labor: emotional and mental workload in families
00:37:10 – Integrating masculine and feminine strengths in individuals
00:37:40 – Compassionate communication and conflict resolution
00:41:01 – Assertive communication skills and empathy development
00:42:23 – Conscious language use: what and how we communicate
00:45:09 – Challenging bias and embracing complexity in family systems
00:46:14 – Creating and collecting partnership stories in media and art
00:49:11 – Q&A on blending families, trauma, and societal challenges
00:58:11 – Partnership families as a catalyst for cultural change
00:59:22 – Closing remarks and resource links from Dr. Hanks
01:00:14 – Final thanks and CEU credit reminder
About Dr. Julie Hanks:
Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist, content creator, author of the Assertiveness Guide for Women, online influencer @drjuliehanks, owner of Wasatch Family Therapy, and host of the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast. With nearly 30 years experience, Dr. Hanks is passionate about helping women of all ages step into their power and create a life they love.
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