Discover the transformative power of secure attachment in our latest podcast episode, "The Mindset of Secure Attachment." Hosted by Jennifer Nurick, a seasoned psychotherapist. This episode delves into how developing a secure attachment can significantly enhance your relationships and self-awareness. This episode explores five key aspects of secure attachment. Jennifer provides in-depth analysis and practical advice on cultivating these traits in your life, explaining how they lead to more...

In this episode, we discuss my new book ‘Heal Your Anxious Attachment’ and break down the work of building ‘Earned Secure Attachment’ into two vital parts: Building INNER secure attachment and OUTER secure attachment. Jen is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Couple Therapist and Energetic Healer. She practices online from her home in Sydney, Australia and is licenced to practice globally. Resources BOOK: Heal Your Anxious Attachment - US LINK | AU LINK Extra Resources FREE...

Have you ever experienced the confusion and struggle of not knowing whether you should stay or leave a relationship? You might have two parts. One who wants to stay and might see the good in your partner or be afraid of being alone or scared about the future. And another part that wants to leave and might feel there are irresolvable differences and might not see a future with this person or want to go off on a solo adventure. When these two parts pull in the opposite direction, with one...

APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY In today’s episode, Jen interviews Joanna Grover, LCSW, and Jonathan Rhodes, PhD, Co-Authors of The Choice Point: The Scientifically Proven Method for Achieving Your Goals – a groundbreaking guide set to transform lives, one choice at a time through Functional Imagery Training, FIT. FIT can improve our decision-making and communication skills, lessen stress, increase sleep, and create a deeper sense of purpose and belonging. Jo and Jon have used FIT to train Olympic...

When you are avoidantly attached, dating can feel like a complete minefield. You might have had people tell you that you are aloof, a closed book, secretive or not open to a relationship, even when you would like a relationship more than anything else. Moving into deeper intimacy can feel terrifying, whether you acknowledge it and are aware of it or not. Often, it is part of your subconscious that blocks intimacy before you have any conscious say in the matter. This can be incredibly...

You suspect (or have been told by your partner) that you are dating someone who is anxiously attached. You are growing in love for them, and want to be close to them, but it feels difficult.    You are wondering if there are any tips or things to remember as you move into more vulnerability and connection with this beautiful person. You are in the right place.    In this episode, Jen will help you know if you are dating someone with anxious attachment and then give you her six top tips...

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, Jen discusses the 4 factors that make dating difficult for the anxiously attached and her 7 top tips for dating when you have an anxious attachment...

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 called a ‘suicidal part’. In this episode, we cover; What IFS therapy is How suicidal parts form The two different types of suicidal parts How...

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 stigma of therapy My top 5 tips for choosing the best therapist for you. Jen is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, couple therapist and...

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 initially developed EMDR therapy in the eighties to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But now, it is used in various situations like...

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 negative cycle. This episode is GOLD! In this episode, we cover: The 4 steps of the anxious-avoidant cycle How your nervous system plays a role in...

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...

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, certified IFS practitioner and energetic healer. This episode covers: The basics of Internal Family Systems (IFS) What to expect in your first session -...

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...

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...

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, certified 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...

In this episode, we explore trauma and how our inner system responds to trauma with Jennifer Nurick, psychotherapist, certified IFS practitioner and energetic healer. T his 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...

In this episode, we explore the ‘unblending’ process in IFS and hear an example from Jen’s personal system. Jen is a licensed psychotherapist, certified 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...

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...

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, certified 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...

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, certified 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...

In this episode, you will learn everything you need to know about Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy from Jennifer Nurick, a certified 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 personal growth. In this episode we cover: The role of ‘parts’ as subpersonalities The idea of internal multiplicity Understanding...

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 ________ Extra Resources: EMDR trauma treatment links - Here’s a great video that explains how EMDR works:...

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 your nervous system work overtime and get activated The deep need for connection Patterns of internal self-criticism The struggle to feel your...