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  • EP 17 What is EMDR Therapy?
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    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 trauma-related symptoms and it is supported by a large body of research.

    EMDR is one of the four treatment pillars of Jen’s private practice. “I have seen EMDR reduce the distress from a traumatic incident from a 10/10 to a 0/10 in just 80 minutes.”

    In this episode, we cover:

    • What is trauma, through the EMDR lens
    • What are 'flashbacks'
    • How bilateral stimulation mimics REM sleep
    • An example EMDR session so you can get a feel for the process
    • Where to find an appropriately qualified EMDR therapist
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      RESOURCES:

      Shapiro, F. (2017). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy: Basic principles, protocols and procedures. (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

      https://amzn.to/3taXZbC

       

      CASE EXAMPLES:

      Aranda, B. D. E., Ronquillo, N. M., & Calvillo, M. E. N. (2015). Neuropsychological and physiological outcomes pre- and post-EMDR therapy for a woman with PTSD: A case study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 9(4), 174-187.

      https://connect.springerpub.com/content/sgremdr/9/4/174

       

      Prince Harry and Evan Rachel Wood Do EMDR Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uE04Blfd-Q

      RESEARCH:

      De Jongh A, Ten Broeke E, Renssen MR. Treatment of specific phobias with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Protocol, empirical status, and conceptual issues. J Anxiety Disord. 1999;13:69–85. 

      https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10225501/

       

      Gosselin P, Matthews WJ. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in the treatment of test anxiety: A study of the effects of expectancy and eye movement. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 1995;26:331–7. 

      https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8675720/

       

      Gupta MA, Gupta AK. Use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of dermatological disorders. J Cutan Med Surg. 2002;6:415–21.

      https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12001004/

       

      Wilensky M. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) as a treatment for phantom limb pain. J Brief Ther. 2006;5:31–43.

      https://www.ifemdr.fr/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Wilensky-2006-EMDR-as-a-treatment-for-Phantom-Limb-Pain.pdf

       

      Find an EMDR therapist:

      You can book a session with me here: https://jennynurick.as.me

      Or look for a therapist who has completed ‘basic training’ - levels 1 and 2 and consultation. https://emdraa.org/find-a-therapist/

      https://www.emdria.org/directory/

       

      Extra Resources:

      FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

      Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

      Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

      Follow Jen on:

      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
      • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
      • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral 
      • 24 min
      • EP 16 What to Expect in Your First IFS Therapy Session
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        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 practitioner and energetic healer.

        This episode covers:

        The basics of Internal Family Systems (IFS)

        What to expect in your first session - broken into seven parts

        ________

        Resources:

        Here’s the link to my episode explaining what IFS is: Episode 5 - What is IFS Therapy? Internal Family Systems Therapy Explained

        A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts” 

        https://amzn.to/45xJhcy

         

        In this podcast Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

        https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

        To find certified IFS therapists:

        You can book a session with me here: https://jennynurick.as.me

        In the USA: https://ifs-institute.com/

        In New Zealand and Australia: https://mindbeyond.com.au/

         

        Extra Resources

        FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

        Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

        Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

        Follow Jen on:

        • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
        • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
        • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
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          28 min
        • EP 14 Six Reasons You Are Attracted to Avoidant or Unavailable Men
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          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. Whatever the situation, here you are again with yet another unavailable partner, wondering if it is you or just bad luck.

          In this episode, Jen distils the research into relationships and unpacks the six main reasons why women with an anxious attachment adaptation will often be attracted to men with an avoidant attachment adaptation - some will be a surprise!

          ______

          Resources:

          Heal Your Anxious Attachment by Jennifer Nurick

          To learn more about avoidant and anxious adaptions - listen to Episodes 2 and 3.

          Apple Podcast:

          EP 2 Avoidant Attachment Explained https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/psychotherapy-central/id1701257974?i=1000623584769

          EP 3 Anxious Attachment Explained https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/psychotherapy-central/id1701257974?i=1000623929027

          Geher, G. Perceived and actual characteristics of parents and partners: A test of a freudian model of mate selection. Curr Psychol 19, 194–214 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-000-1015-7

           

          Extra Resources

          FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

          Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

          Browse Jen’s suite of other online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

          Follow Jen on:

          • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
          • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
          • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
          •  

            15 min
          • Ep 12 Intergenerational Trauma (Legacy Burdens) and IFS Therapy
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            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 this episode, we explore intergenerational trauma, trauma that is passed down through your family line and how IFS can work to heal the burdens carried through the family line.

            Jennifer Nurick is a licensed psychotherapist, IFS practitioner and energetic healer.

            This episode covers:

            • An overview of what intergenerational trauma is and how legacy burdens are created
            • Examples of intergenerational trauma
            • Five ways trauma can pass through a family
            • Symptoms of intergenerational trauma
            • A personal story of intergenerational trauma healing.
            • ________

              Extra Resources:

              Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is:

              https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148047131

              A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts”: https://amzn.to/3OYrDb7

              It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn (Author): https://amzn.to/3ZftRrE

              Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects by Rachel Yehuda and Amy Lehrner

              Podcast - In this podcast Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

              https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

              __________________

              FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

              Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

              Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

              Follow Jen on:

              • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
              • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
              • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
              • 26 min
              • EP 11 - Inner Child Healing in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
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                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 episode covers:

                • How you have many inner children
                • How your inner children get triggered and what that means
                • How you can become blended with your wounded parts
                • How to effectively care for the wounded parts
                • How to bring healing and resolution to deeply wounded and hurt parts
                • How to build an INTERNAL SECURE ATTACHMENT
                • ________

                  Extra Resources:

                  Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is:

                  https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148047131

                   

                  A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts”:

                  https://amzn.to/3OYrDb7

                  My Online course to help you Meet Your Inner Child and form a healthy, secure relationship with this part of you:

                  https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/meet-your-inner-child-registration

                   

                  Podcast - in this podcast Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

                  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

                  __________________

                  FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

                  Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

                  Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

                  Follow Jen on:

                  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
                  • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
                  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
                  • 23 min
                  • EP 10 - Healing Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

                     

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                    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 and confused.
                    • What happens when we get triggered
                    • How to move back into more regulation and unblend from wounded parts
                    • How to bring healing to your exiles
                    • __________

                      Extra Resources:

                      Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is:

                      https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148047131

                       

                      A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts”:

                      https://amzn.to/3OYrDb7

                       

                      Podcast - in this podcast Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

                      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

                      __________________

                      FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

                      Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

                      Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

                      Follow Jen on:

                      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
                      • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
                      • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
                      •  

                        17 min
                      • EP 9 - 'Unblending' from Parts in IFS (Internal Family System Therapy)

                         

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                        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, compassionate Self
                        • An example of unblending to add clarity
                        • ________

                          Extra Resources:

                          Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is:

                          https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148047131

                           

                          A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts”:

                          https://amzn.to/3OYrDb7

                           

                          Podcast - in this podcast Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

                          https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

                           

                          __________________

                          FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

                          Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

                          Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

                          Follow Jen on:

                          • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
                          • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
                          • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
                          • 17 min
                          • EP 8 - Exiles, Managers and Firefighters in IFS Therapy
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                            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 system and identify your parts
                            • Common misconceptions about the inner child
                            • ________

                              Extra Resources:

                              Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is: 

                              https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148047131

                               

                              A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts”:

                              https://amzn.to/3PeBnzp

                               

                              Podcast - in this podcast, Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

                              https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

                               

                              __________________

                              FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

                              Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

                              Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

                              Follow Jen on:

                              • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
                              • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
                              • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
                              • 21 min
                              • EP 7 - The Central Role of the ‘Self’ in IFS Therapy
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                                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-esteem issues, stress management, chronic pain, emotional regulation and personal growth.

                                This episode covers:

                                • What your ‘Self’ is through the IFS lens.
                                • The relationship between your Self and your other parts
                                • How the Self can become blended with other parts
                                • How the Self helps you to cultivate INTERNAL secure attachment
                                • How the Self of the therapist can help you stay connected to your parts
                                • ________

                                  Extra Resources:

                                  Here’s the link to the Podcast episode where I explain what Internal Family Systems (IFS) is:

                                  https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148047131

                                   

                                  A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts” 

                                  https://amzn.to/45xJhcy

                                   

                                  In this podcast Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

                                  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

                                   

                                  FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

                                  Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

                                  Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

                                  Follow Jen on:

                                  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
                                  • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
                                  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
                                  •  

                                    24 min
                                  • EP 6 - Six Things You Need to Know About 'Parts' From an IFS Perspective
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                                    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, relationship issues, addiction, personality disorders, self-esteem issues, stress management, chronic pain, emotional regulation and personal growth.

                                    This episode covers:

                                    • The idea of internal multiplicity
                                    • How parts develop over time
                                    • How parts carry burdens from the past and get frozen in time
                                    • How parts can inadvertently cause chaos in your life
                                    • The protective intention of your parts How to build a loving relationship with your parts
                                    • ________

                                      Extra Resources:

                                      Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is:

                                      https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/podcasts/psychotherapy-central/episodes/2148047131

                                       

                                      A powerful book on IFS, by the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D. is called “No Bad Parts”:

                                      https://amzn.to/45xJhcy

                                       

                                      Podcast - in this podcast Tim Ferris interviews the creator of IFS, Richard Schwartz Ph.D.

                                      https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/492-richard-schwartz-ifs-psychedelic-experiences-without/id863897795?i=1000505309243

                                       

                                      __________________

                                      FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of transformation; Discovery, Healing and Growth. We will explore Attachment Styles, and I'll share with you three things you can do to help you have more effective conflicts that don't deteriorate into relationship killers: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/cycle-breaker-registration

                                      Join Jen in her exclusive online program to help you heal from an insecure attachment style and break repeating patterns in your relationships: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/rcb-registration

                                      Browse Jen’s suite of online courses: https://www.psychotherapycentral.health/store

                                      Follow Jen on:

                                      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy.central/
                                      • Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychotherapy.central/
                                      • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychotherapycentral
                                      • 21 min

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