Psychotherapy Central

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   When you are anxiously attached, the dating phase of a relationship can be painful, triggering and confusing. It is often difficult to know if your gut feelings of anxiety are real and valid, or if it is your anxious attachment patterns causing your inner alarm bells to go off for no reason. It can be a really confusing time.  In this episode, Je...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   1 in 6 people have serious suicidal thoughts in Australia, with the “lifetime prevalence of suicidal thoughts ranging from 64% among cisgender men to 90% among non-binary participants and 91% among trans men.” (AIHW, 2023). Suicidal thoughts often cause a lot of distress to your inner system. Through the IFS (Internal Family Systems) lens, this is cal...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   Are you thinking of talking to someone and wondering where on Earth to start? Have you tried a therapist, and it just didn’t flow as you wanted it to? Choosing a therapist is a journey that we need to invest time and energy in. This episode is a great place to start! In this episode, we cover: What might stop you from going to therapy The continued st...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   In this episode, Jen explores what might happen in your EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy sessions. Although this will differ with every therapist, Jen’s aim here is to give you an overview of what might happen because sometimes we have scared parts that want to know exactly what we are signing up for.  Francine Shapiro...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   This is one of the main relationship dynamics that brings couples into therapy. It is the Anxious-Avoidant Cycle. So, what exactly is the Anxious-Avoidant Cycle, how does it work, and how do we perpetuate it? We also tackle the big question: Can an Anxious-Avoidant relationship work? Jen then covers four tips that will help you break out of the negati...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   Have you heard Prince Harry talking about EMDR therapy and wondered what it is? Are you aware that you experience PTSD or have experienced other trauma that you want to work through and heard about EMDR? EMDR is recognised by the World Health Organisation and many other national and international organizations as an effective treatment for t...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   In this episode, Jen explores what might happen in your first IFS therapy session. Although this will be different with every therapist, Jen’s aim here is to give you an overview of what might happen because sometimes we have scared parts that want to know exactly what we are signing up for. Jen is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, IFS practit...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   Have you ever felt frustrated at yourself for choosing yet ANOTHER unavailable partner? Maybe he is married or lives in another state or country. Maybe he is dating you, but seems to be married to his work, his mother or friends. Or maybe he is living with you but is emotionally unavailable, leaving you feeling deeply alone in your relationship. Whate...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   Have you ever noticed a belief or thought that you have on repeat that doesn't seem to fully come from your own biographical history? Like always being afraid of losing all of your money when that has never happened to you, but you know that it happened to your grandfather, who later entered a deep depression? These are examples of legacy burdens. In...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   Have you wondered what all the fuss is about the Inner Child and why so many therapists go on and on about it? Have you wondered what the inner child is and how to take care of this elusive part of you? In this episode, we unpack inner child healing using the IFS model with Jennifer Nurick, psychotherapist, IFS practitioner and energetic healer. This...

  YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY In this episode, we explore trauma and how our inner system responds to trauma with Jennifer Nurick, psychotherapist, IFS practitioner and energetic healer.  This episode covers: How our wounded exiles hold trauma How our system tries to protect us from those trauma memories How exiles can become blended with us, leaving us feeling overwhelmed an...

  YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY In this episode, we explore the ‘unblending’ process in IFS and hear an example from Jen’s personal system. Jen is a licensed psychotherapist, IFS practitioner and energetic healer. This episode covers: A brief review of parts and Self The two ways that ‘blending’ can happen What ‘unblending’ is How to ‘unblend’ to reveal more of your authentic, compa...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   In this episode, Jen explores ‘parts’ in more detail by breaking them into ‘exiles’, ‘managers’ and ‘firefighters’. This episode covers: A deep dive into exiles, managers and firefighters How these parts can take over the whole system An example of how the parts all work together in a system, like a family How a therapist can help you ‘map’ your syste...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   The concept of the true ‘Self’ is at the core of IFS therapy. In this episode, you will learn what you need to know about this ‘true Self’ from Jennifer Nurick, psychotherapist, IFS practitioner and energetic healer. IFS is especially helpful in working the PTSD, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, addiction, personality disorders, self-estee...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY   Have you been wondering what all this talk is about ‘parts’ in the therapy world? If you have, this is the episode for you. In this episode, you will learn six things you need to know about ‘parts’ from Jennifer Nurick, psychotherapist, IFS practitioner and energetic healer. IFS is especially helpful in working the PTSD, anxiety and depression, relati...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy from Jennifer Nurick, a qualified IFS practitioner. IFS is especially helpful in working the PTSD, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, addiction, personality disorders, self-esteem issues, stress management, chronic pain, emotional regulation and...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY   In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about the disorganised attachment style, including: How disorganised attachment develops How disorganised attachment shows up in relationships The need for connection and simultaneous fear of connection The struggle to self-regulate and self-soothe The pattern of chaotic relationships ______...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY   Do you find yourself feeling anxious in relationships and wonder if you might have an anxious attachment style? If you have, then this is the podcast for you. In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about anxious attachment, including: How anxious attachment develops How anxious attachment shows up in relationships What parts of y...

YOUTUBE |  APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY   Have you wondered what avoidant attachment is and how it might show up in relationships? I have worked with thousands of people with this attachment style and I’d love to share some of the things I have learned over the years.  In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about avoidant attachment , including: How avoidant attachm...

YOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY Five Things You Need to Know About Attachment Theory Have you been wondering what attachment theory is and how it might be impacting your relationships? Have you ever wondered if your attachment style can change over time? This episode answers these questions and more.  In this episode, I break down attachment theory and present five key points that you need to know...