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24.01.2022 Losing people isn't always a bad thing (Nedra Tawwab)

23.01.2022 According to jen.... #jensthoughtoftheday #podcast #mensmentalhealth #vulnerability #feelings #stories #beingalearner Imperfect Podcast with Jen and Kel ... We asked three questions on this weeks podcast: 1. Why do you think men struggle to talk about big feelings? 2. Do you think men know how to talk about big feelings? 3. Do you think partners know how to support men who are struggling? The responses were overwhelming and incredibly powerful. Thankyou to the hundreds of people who responded and wanted to be heard. Available on Spotify, Google Podcast and Anchor FM See more

23.01.2022 According to jen... #jensthoughtoftheday #feelings #realme #nomorehustling #change * Life gives us all some interesting chapters. Some good, some not so good, and some we don't really want to read out aloud.... In order to evoke any change in your life, we often looks at things or moments that motivate us to want to make those changes. Many of my personal changes/ breakdowns/spiritual awakening/unravelling/moments happened when I realised that it was very often my children and husband that were not getting the best version of me at the end of the day. I would run around all day trying to fit in everything I thought I should. I was exhausted. And the exhausted mum and wife only gave what was left at the end of every day. So that is when 'change' for me happened. I am embracing imperfect, and certainly do not get it right every day. But my mantra is, "I want my family to have the best version of me". The reward and changes are worth it, especially when Miss 14 says, "I like this new you mum" and Mr 18 replies, "If you are happy, the whole house is better". See more

22.01.2022 Thank you Leanne Helen Hayne for sharing Please read if you are; Grieving, feeling lost, overwhelmed, lonely, depressed, anxious, recovering, in pain, or simply not feeling great. Finding meaning is hard when everything feels overwhelming. This little piece is beautifully worded to remind us all, that it is about the small, conscious steps in walking the journey you are on. ... Small steps often..... See more

20.01.2022 According to jen.... #jensthoughtoftheday #unlearn #patterns ofbehaviour #change Unlearning stuff that no longer serves you can sometimes be so hard, scary and fabulous all at the same time. The journey is at times long, full of twists and turns, but totally worth it. ... So normal to try, fall and try again. As an imperfect mum, therapist, wife and friend, I encourage growth, talking about mistakes and embracing vulnerability through continuous learning. See more

19.01.2022 According to jen... #jensthoughtoftheday #reminder #selfcare #wellness * *... * (thank you @masters.cns ) See more

18.01.2022 According to jen.... #jensthoughtoftheday #relationships #podcast #imperfectpodcastbyjenandkel #newepisode #sex This Friday we are releasing Episode One of our 'Relationship Series'. Kel and I sit down and get gritty with Clinical Sexologist, Naomi Hutchings and we ask some interesting, funny and raw questions around sex, pornography, marriages and more.... Kel and I had fun doing this podcast and we hope you enjoy it too. Released Friday 31st July (******maybe an episode not for in the car with kids****) Tune in, subscribe, follow and share to Imperfect Podcast with Jen and Kel. Podcasts fortnightly on a Friday. See more

17.01.2022 According to jen.... #jensthoughtoftheday #risingstrong #owningyourstory #brenebrownteaching #workshop #sharing I love the roadmap that Dr Brenè Brown shares in her teaching about Rising Strong. Based on her book, this workshop is about learning to rise from our falls, living our values and owning our story.... I am so excited to share this workshop that was sold out in a week!!! This work is life changing. I feel so very grateful to be trained in this work as qualified facilitator. We lean into vulnerability, shame, trust boundaries, values, owning our story, forgiveness and writing your own brave new ending. This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn to get back up after our falls. Jen RB See more

17.01.2022 And it all started with this....reading 'The Gifts of Imperfection', by Social Work researcher, Brenè Brown and finally having the language and words to wrap around behaviours. This book has changed the way people show up in the world and gives a road map towards change.

17.01.2022 For any parent of teenage boys!! Funny, sassy, Aussie and real. Based on conversations with hundreds boys, one lady put all this together in a book and a conversation. (Thank you Gina Bell for sharing).

16.01.2022 According to jen.... #jensthoughtoftheday #gaslighting #feelings #intimidation #psychologicalbullying #recognisethisbehaviour As a therapist, there isn't a week that goes by that I don't see, hear or talk about gaslighting. ... Gaslighting can be present; * In relationships with your partner * Within relationships with your family or parents. * Within your workplace with colleagues or superiors. Once we can recognise gaslighting, we can wrap language around the behaviour, we can talk about it and find ways to respond. This stops us becoming emotionally hooked and taking on this behaviour by blaming ourselves or questioning what is wrong. Gaslighting is a form of intimidation where false information is presented in a way that makes you doubt yourself or your memory (recollection). It can include statements and comments that can have a double meaning and is often said in way or tone that may leave you questioning yourself. It is often gradual and subtle, but can crumble people's self esteem and sense of self. * * * * * (@crazyheadcomics) See more

15.01.2022 According to jen.... #jensthoughtoftheday #happy #needforextra #hormones Which hormone can you work on today? ... Watching the news and watching the world unravel as we know it, is kinda heavy some days. So, I am doing my part and reminding everyone I can (myself included) to tweak those natural hormones in your brain and see if you can sprinkle a little happiness in your world or someone else's. We all have to keep getting up, showing up and doing the very best we can. * * * * * (@sumbu.official) See more

15.01.2022 Hugs and connection are magical for the soul! Jen RB

14.01.2022 RELATIONSHIP TOOL - Love Languages and behaviours to avoid. Great description below. This is a fabulous tool for all couples (free on internet to answer 30 questions and see what YOUR Love Language is and what your PARTNERS Love Language is. And of course you could buy the book too!). 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Do you know you partners Love Language?

14.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHcvL3HpzZu/?igshid=38sffnh3srx7

12.01.2022 LOVE THIS STUFF!!!! Brenè Brown has released the 10th Anniversary Special of her book, 'The Gifts of Imperfection'. Whenever possible, I ask all my clients to read this book. ... A great gift for yourself or someone you love.

11.01.2022 Imperfect Podcast with Jen and Kel * * This is our forth and last episode in our mens mental health series, and it is so incredibly powerful. This is where we choose to read out the stories people shared..... ... After listening to our previous episodes, we felt something was missing...we felt like there was still more to say. We wanted to dig deep and get gritty with asking a few more questions, in the hope of generating a little more conversation. So we sent out three questions around 'Why do you think Men struggle to talk about big feelings? We received over 400 responses from men and women all over the world!!!! These stories, these responses, needed to be shared. This is real data, real people sharing their lived experience. Thank you to all the very brave people who shared their stories and experiences with us. We are committed to having more conversations and normalising that being vulnerable is NOT a sign of weakness. Approximately 25 mins of raw, unedited, unfiltered stories.... See more

10.01.2022 Emotional intelligence- Yes!!!!!

09.01.2022 TRUST and the BRAVING Tool.... One of my favourite tools in Brenè Browns teaching and something that is useful in homes, with couples, with individuals, with your children and within the workplace. TRUST - A tool to look at TRUST and how and why we TRUST. ... BRAVING tool explained. And an EXAMPLE in my home with my daughter. BRAVING in practice in my home. Example: A few years ago my beautiful Miss 12 was coming home from school with friendship dilemmas. She was having trouble processing gossip, wanting to share her thoughts and she wanted to be open with how she felt about things. One day after school she came home upset and said, "I will never tell anyone anything again". She went on the explain that had told a few friends her private thoughts on things and then they went and told other people and before she knew it, more people knew about her story. She slammed the car door and said, "I can't trust anyone but you mum". There was a part of my Social Work brain that wanted to sit with empathy for a while and just hold space for her. I really wanted to say something like, 'Yeap, i get it, hard lesson to learn and that would have been hard'. But I paused for a minute and remembered that this was one of those moments that I needed to walk through with her..... I needed to take the time to talk about TRUST and what she may think about differently next time she wanted to share something. So out came the BRAVING tool and we went through it together. After talking about it, she realised herself that the people she shared her thoughts with, were not people that she trusted. She went on to say that they were usually not reliable, often had limited boundaries and often shared things with her that was not theirs to share (the vault). We ended our long chat that day with the understanding that she did not have to walk through her school years feelings like she couldn't trust anyone, but rather we had a resilience tool to look at her friends and people in her world. We had language to walk and talk BRAVING as a trust tool. We also talked about how people as human beings are imperfect. And that if TRUST becomes an issue in her friendships in See more

08.01.2022 Imperfect Podcast with Jen and Kel * *LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX - Relationship Series* (Available to listen, download, follow today) ... Australian sexologist Naomi Hutchings talks candidly with us about SEX! (Some Adult themes). We chat about "Sexpectations" - Expectations, shame or messages about sex in your relationship and explore, what are your sexpectations? We open up conversationsl about sex in your relationships. What is normal? How often is enough in your relationship? What connecting sexually means for you and in your relationship. We discuss pornography and how much is too much? We talk orgasms, size, age, body types, sexual preference and more! Naomi was a ball of energy, interesting, funny and a wealth of knowledge around everything sex. www.naomihutchings.com.au * * * * Listen on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcast and more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/14pHFP9Ce3KimBEjAgHrrh

07.01.2022 According to jen.... #jensthoughtoftheday #mydad #takingabreak #offline #bebacksoon * I feel so grateful and blessed to have a career and business that I love. I find genuine joy in strengthening and walking with people through their journey to live a life they want to live.... As much I love what I do, right now I need to take some time out and be present to support and care for my dad. This is definitely not goodbye, just a pause to focus on where I need to be. I will be off-line for awhile, but I will be back!!!jen rb See more

05.01.2022 According to jen.... 2020 and the unprecedented COVID pandemic has impacted on many of us in many different ways. In Australia, although many of our restrictions have been lifted, our previous coping resilience tool kit may have included moments of connection with family or friends. It may have included travel, adventure or catching up with family overseas. This festive season may mean our tool kit of coping and moving through tough times may need a little tweaking! ... Many clients and people coming to my practice have been talking about how lonely they feel and how they are unable to travel to see their loved ones. Christmas and festive season traditions are being tested and the yearning to be with loved ones is harder than ever. The solutions focused framework for these discussions have included generating a NEW resilience coping tool kit and adding more options to walk through these tricky times. At a practical level and within organisations, I am encouraging people to connect, check in and ask your colleagues what their plans are and perhaps be open to inviting people to your family Christmas. We need to find moments to connect with those around us and think about what we can do as individuals to combat the loneliness epidemic. * * * * #connection #relationships #loneliness #jensthoughtoftheday #feelings #askthequestion See more

04.01.2022 According to jen.... So what does this actually mean? It means that we need to be careful trying to help or support people, if we do not have insight into our owns struggles and triggers. ... If we can't label, talk about, understand and have awareness of our own strengths and struggles, we risk off loading hurt in unhealthy ways. We can end up projecting our own issues onto someone else by; * Blaming * Being judgemental * Gaslighting * Criticising * Stone walling * Shaming * Name calling etc. It takes time to talk about our emotions, identify what triggers us, look closely at where we struggle and pause.... It takes time to process those emotions and feelings and recognise when they show up for you. It takes time to develop critical awareness, perspective taking and sit with empathy and self compassion. It takes time to find your cheer squad, your tribe, your person or people who can hold space for you and allow you to feel what you need (and challenge gently). These steps are essential for processing uncomfortable moments so that you can then be present for others. See more

04.01.2022 Am grateful for all the lessons that 2020 has thrown at me! And it is time to take a little break to recharge and spend time with family and friends. Relationship Bootcamp will be CLOSED from December 17th until January 25th 2021. More than happy to schedule in appointments for January. Thank you to all the people who walked through my door and trusted me enough to walk with them through their journeys.

04.01.2022 TRUST - A tool to look at TRUST and how and why we TRUST. BRAVING tool explained. And an EXAMPLE in my home with my daughter. ... BRAVING in practice in my home. Example: A few years ago my beautiful Miss 12 was coming home from school with friendship dilemmas. She was having trouble processing gossip, wanting to share her thoughts and she wanted to be open with how she felt about things. One day after school she came home upset and said, "I will never tell anyone anything again". She went on the explain that had told a few friends her private thoughts on things and then they went and told other people and before she knew it, more people knew about her story. She slammed the car door and said, "I can't trust anyone but you mum". There was a part of my Social Work brain that wanted to sit with empathy for a while and just hold space for her. I really wanted to say something like, 'Yeap, i get it, hard lesson to learn and that would have been hard'. But I paused for a minute and remembered that this was one of those moments that I needed to walk through with her..... I needed to take the time to talk about TRUST and what she may think about differently next time she wanted to share something. So out came the BRAVING tool and we went through it together. After talking about it, she realised herself that the people she shared her thoughts with, were not people that she trusted. She went on to say that they were usually not reliable, often had limited boundaries and often shared things with her that was not theirs to share (the vault). We ended our long chat that day with the understanding that she did not have to walk through her school years feelings like she couldn't trust anyone, but rather we had a resilience tool to look at her friends and people in her world. We had language to walk and talk BRAVING as a trust tool. We also talked about how people as human beings are imperfect. And that if TRUST becomes an issue in her friendships in the future, she now would have the language to either address the specific behaviour or she had a choice on whether she wanted to share and trust that particular person. See more

03.01.2022 So much power in the use of language. Shifting or reframing just one word can transform how we think about ourselves and others.

02.01.2022 Some partners avoid conflict because they think they’re keeping the peace. Others stop talking because they fear what might happen after the conversation starts.... According to Dr. John Gottman, conflict-avoidant couples are at greater risk of drifting apart with zero interdependence over time, and thus being left with a [relationship] consisting of two parallel lives, never touching. Don't let unspoken issues and irritants add up until the tension will hit a breaking point. Instead, try using these phrases to break the silence in your relationship: https://bit.ly/2XdhlKz

02.01.2022 According to jen.... In the unprecedented year of 2020, uncertainty and exposure to life as we knew it changed. As we continue to fight our way through with strength and courage, there is one topic/conversation that has been highlighted in ways never felt before - CONNECTION. Connection with ourselves, with our loved ones, friends, family, colleagues and neighbours has suffered significantly. Connection and a sense of belonging and community are so vitally important t...o our survival. We are all hard wired for connection! This Christmas, more than ever needs to be about reaching out, having a conversation, inviting someone over, checking in with a colleague, sending a text, an email or letter and sharing the message you are not alone. This year people need our time..... * * * #jensthoughtoftheday #time #connection #feelings #intentional See more

02.01.2022 According to Jen.... #jensthoughtoftheday #life #feelings #vulnerability #life #imperfect Life throws us some curve balls. Life sometimes doesn't make sense. But life has taught me, that no matter what is happening, I will show up and I will get up every day. ... Some days of late, I am not even sure what I want or need. Some days I want to cry, reach out, stay quiet or forget just for a moment that I am walking a tricky road at present. Some days it feels right to be private and do it alone, other days I want to reach out and find strength in my circle. Some days I want to share this journey in the hope that other people are not alone and shout cries of "me too". Some days, I worry what people think and don't share anything at all. Grief, trauma, illness, dying, sadness, mental health are always tricky subjects for people to talk about. There is no right way or chapters to navigate through step by step. I guess I am saying that I am an imperfect therapist, an imperfect human and imperfect individual who is incredibly grateful for the support, messages, calls and texts from people who everyday help me to show up and get up. One day at a time....walking strong for my dad, for my family and appreciative of each day I hear Dad's voice (and listen to him boss me around). See more

01.01.2022 Inspiration, reminders, tips and shouts of "me too". Always leaning on information and words from this dynamic power duo!! Any reminders to strengthen me or my family is worth a read in my book! https://www.oprahmag.com//brene-brown-oprah-the-path-mad/