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24.01.2022 T R U S T What does it mean in real terms? Brene Brown breaks it down in this video and talks about the connection between self love and trust.... When it comes to relating and consent... safety and trust are our foundational building blocks... and the essential ongoing ingredients to authentic relating.. Brene Brown does a great job describing the various elements of trust - and in doing so, helps us identify how we create it, recognise when it is present, starting to slide or just entirely absent, with another. When we know the elements that create it, it’s helps us be specific with another if we need to have a difficult conversation about a lack of trust.

19.01.2022 Tagging some kick arse birthwork professionals... you’re welcome to attend!!! And let your colleagues know about this exciting new event about birth and outstanding communication skills.. in the birthroom. Erika Munton Linda Kirkman Steffi Arvanitakis Jules Barber Nikkiema Salathiel

07.01.2022 C O N N E C T T O S O O T H E Our nervous systems are navigating a paradox... we are being asked to isolate in order to survive. But we need connection with each other to survive.. As far as the nervous system is concerned we need eye contact, to hear tonal variation, touch, to feel the intentionality of another, someone who wants to be with us, feels kindly and lovingly towards us.. in order to feel safe and loved in the world. ... Nothing you don’t already know... BUT as we become more isolated and connect with others less, our nervous systems literally become more orientated towards defence. We NEED connection to thrive. When this decreases, our usual ‘negative bias’ increases, we become more anxious and worried and even feel the desire to push people away rather than connect. The system orientates to fight/flight and finding our tend and befriend, rest state becomes harder. We are ‘neuroplastic’ so habits become literally hard wired - unless we intentionally change them. To stay healthy during these times.. we need to consciously and proactively ensure we spend time connecting with our loved ones. Texting is a very poor second, we receive very little that is soothing to the nervous system this way. I’m fact it can be fraught with misunderstanding and lack of context, and leaves out warmth, kindness and the possibility to co-regulate. A telephone or Zoom call means we receive the nuances of facial expression, voice, eye contact and a relational ‘intentionality’ from another that gives our nervous system a flush of dopamine and love. We become warmer and kinder to ourselves and everyone around us when we do this. Connect with whoever it is you feel safe with and trust... don’t be afraid to pick up the phone, try a Zoom call or FaceTime so you can see someone. The value of this is extraordinarily positive .. through connection with others we can self soothe.. generate loving kindness. Connect with me online for a 15 minute face to face call for free. consent_culture www.consentculture.com.au

04.01.2022 S A Y I N G N O C A N B E H A R D We may fear disappointing others. We may fear rejection. We may fear their response.... We may fear being criticised even. Part of noticing what we need, want and honouring your limits inevitably involves saying no to loved ones. Possibly often. Especially perhaps during crisis, like a pandemic, we’re on high alert, working hard trying to navigate our tolerances, growing resilience and noticing our various capacities.. AND our own personal share of responsibilities in life and our own need for downtime and alone time. Phew... that’s a lot. Perhaps you need more alone time than before, perhaps you need to increase connection with others, as your form of self-care. It’s a spectrum that’s constantly changing perhaps at times unpredictably. Finding your authentic yes or no is a gift to yourself and others.. no matter what their response.. that is theirs to feel.. whilst we can be compassionate and considerate in how we communicate the no, we can also watch for when we’re tempted to sugar coat it, express uncertainty rather than clarity, when fear takes hold.. hold that with kindness too.. know you’re doing the best for yourself and another.. and celebrate your courage. IG consent_culture #empoweredrelating #authenticno #lovingkindness