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Psychotherapy CentralExperience the Power of a Spiritual RetreatIn this episode, Jennifer Nurick is joined by co-facilitators Kristy Ismay and Irina Gladushchenko to explore the inspiration and intention behind Divine Radiance: The Path of Light Retreat — a profound spiritual journey to southern India, set in the radiant energy of the Sri Shakti Narayani Sri Puram Temple.
Together, they share their personal experiences of spiritual awakening in India, what makes this retreat so unique, and how stepping away from everyday life can help you reconnect to peace, devotion, and inner light.
This episode is an invitation to remember the power of sacred space, spiritual co...
2025-10-1841 min
Psychotherapy CentralWhy Your Arguments Feel SO INTENSE: Understanding Anxious-Avoidant RelationshipsYOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY
Episode Overview: In this episode, Jen addresses a listener’s question about the anxious-avoidant dynamic in relationships, specifically regarding how disagreements tend to escalate quickly between them and their partner. Jen explores the underlying attachment styles at play, offering practical advice on how couples can break free from this exhausting cycle and communicate more effectively despite their nervous system reactions.
Key Takeaways:
The anxious-avoidant dynamic is a common issue in relationships and can be understood through attachment theory.
One partner may feel a need to get closer during...
2025-08-1116 min
Psychotherapy CentralSpiritual Awakening and the AfterlifeAPPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE
In this deeply moving episode of Psychotherapy Central, I speak with Paul King and Craig McMahon about their personal experiences of spiritual awakening, connection with the afterlife, and how grief can open a path to purpose.
Paul shares the story of how a reading with a psychic medium changed his life, leading to the creation of Awaken—a spiritually-minded festival in Sydney bringing together energy healers, mediums, and seekers. Craig, a film producer known for Life to Afterlife, talks about his calling to create spiritually uplifting media after working in mainstream Hollywood....
2025-06-2242 min
Psychotherapy CentralSomatic Therapy That Works: A Practical Guide to FocusingAPPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE
In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, I take you inside one of the most powerful somatic tools I’ve ever encountered: Focusing, developed by philosopher and psychologist Eugene Gendlin.
If you’ve ever had a tightness in your chest, a lump in your throat, or a gut feeling that held more than words—you’ve already touched the edge of the felt sense. Focusing helps you go deeper.
Together, we’ll explore:
What the felt sense really is (and what it’s not)
The six simple steps of Focusin...
2025-06-1941 min
Learn From People Who Lived itHow To Have Healthier Relationships with Jennifer NurickHow To Have Healthier Relationships with Jennifer Nurick
In this episode, you'll hear:
How negative cycles show up in relationships and why we get stuck in them
Practical tools to break negative cycles, set boundaries, and communicate more effectively with your partner
How hidden attachment patterns, like anxious or avoidant styles, might be driving conflict in your relationship
Tips to stay grounded when emotional triggers act like time machines and pull on old wounds
Jennifer Nurick is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Psychotherapy Central. With over 20 years of experience in co...
2025-06-0937 min
Psychotherapy CentralHeal Your Relationships with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE
In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, I’m diving into the deeply transformative process of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)—one of the most effective, evidence-based approaches to relationship healing.
Whether you're feeling stuck in repetitive arguments, disconnected from your partner, or simply longing for deeper emotional intimacy, EFCT offers a roadmap. I’ll walk you through the three stages of this powerful therapy model and explore how we can move from disconnection and reactivity to vulnerability and reconnection.
You’ll learn:
What EFCT is and why it works
2025-06-0921 min
Psychotherapy CentralSecure Attachment – What It Looks, Feels, and Sounds Like (And Why It Matters) Ep45YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS
Episode 45: Secure Attachment – What It Looks, Feels, and Sounds Like (And Why It Matters)
In this foundational episode of Psychotherapy Central, Jennifer Nurick dives deep into secure attachment—unpacking what it truly means, how it feels, and why it's essential for healthy, resilient relationships. After examining anxious and avoidant attachment styles, Jennifer shares vivid, real-life examples and critical insights into secure attachment to help listeners understand and embody this relationship dynamic.
Key Highlights:
Why Secure Attachment Matters: Jennifer outlines compelling research showing secure attachment is linked with bett...
2025-05-0532 min
Psychotherapy CentralRepairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships, with Dr Clare RosomanYOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY
In this insightful episode of Psychotherapy Central, host Jennifer Nurick interviews Dr. Clare Rosoman, clinical psychologist, international Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) trainer, and author of three powerful books on attachment and relationship healing. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Clare brings profound wisdom and practical insights into healing attachment injuries—those painful breaches of trust, betrayal, or abandonment in relationships.
In this conversation, Clare and Jennifer explore:
Clare’s personal and professional journey into Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Why vulnerability is the "magic juice" of relationship healing and attachment secur...
2025-04-141h 02
Psychotherapy CentralEP 43 What Avoidants Really Need from You APPLE | SPOTIFY
In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, host Jennifer Nurick delves into the often misunderstood world of avoidant attachment. While avoidantly attached individuals may appear self-sufficient and distant, they harbour deep emotional needs that they often find challenging to express.
In this episode Jennifer explores:
The internal experience of avoidant attachment
Core emotional needs of avoidant individuals, including:
Emotional safety without pressure
Acceptance for who they are
Connection on their terms
Freedom and autonomy within relationships
Reliability and consistency from p...
2025-04-0728 min
Psychotherapy CentralWhy Do I Always Need to Fix Things Immediately After an Argument? (Ep 41)APPLE | SPOTIFY
Do you feel an overwhelming urgency to fix things right after a disagreement? Does the silence feel unbearable, like something terrible will happen if you don’t resolve it right away?
In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, we explore the deep-rooted reasons behind this response, from nervous system activation to attachment wounds.
You'll discover: 🔥 Why your body treats arguments like life-or-death situations 🧠 How past experiences shape your response to conflict ❤️ The pursuer-withdrawer cycle in relationships 🌿 Six powerful strategies to calm your nervous system and break the cycle
This isn’...
2025-03-0821 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 40 Why We Choose Avoidant Partners: An Internal Family Systems PerspectiveAPPLE | SPOTIFY
Do you find yourself repeatedly drawn to emotionally unavailable partners, even though you crave connection? In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, we explore why this pattern happens through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), or parts work.
You'll discover:
💔 Why avoidant behavior is protective and how it forms🧠 How your own avoidant part might be choosing unavailable partners❤️ How childhood wounds and unprocessed relationship trauma influence partner choice🌿 The steps to break free from these patterns and cultivate secure attachment
IFS helps us understand the parts within...
2025-02-2414 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 39 Understanding and Healing Protest Behaviors Through an IFS LensYOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY
Have you ever found yourself texting your partner repeatedly, withdrawing to get their attention, or starting arguments over small issues? These are protest behaviors—your nervous system’s way of saying, I need to feel safe and connected.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
🔹 What protest behaviors are and why they happen
🔹 How childhood attachment wounds shape these reactions
🔹 The impact of protest behaviors on adult relationships
🔹 How Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you heal these patterns
IFS teaches us that these behavi...
2025-02-0215 min
No, Not CrazyCreating Secure Attachment and Safe Relationships with Jennifer NurickUsing somatic awareness to self-regulate and mindfully react in moments of emotional intensity. How addressing your younger parts can unburden past traumas that are affecting your relationships. Gain strategies for communicating with partners, fostering intimacy, and managing differences in attachment styles. Jennifer Nurick specializes in healing anxious attachment, attachment injuries, and childhood trauma. She is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, couples counselor, energetic healer, director of the International Energetic Healing Association, and founder and host of the Psychotherapy Central podcast.She is also the author of the recently released book, Heal Your Anxious Attachment, a holistic guide offering a t...
2024-11-1240 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 38 Conscious Leadership: Self-Awareness and TransformationAPPLE | SPOTIFY
In this insightful episode of Psychotherapy Central, Jennifer Nurick welcomes Sue McDonnell, a seasoned psychotherapist and executive coach, to explore the profound connections between leadership and self-awareness. Sue shares her extensive experience working with executive teams and senior leaders, highlighting how conscious leadership can transform organizational dynamics and foster meaningful change.
Throughout the conversation, Sue delves into the concept of the leadership shadow, emphasizing the significant impact leaders have through their thoughts, words, and actions. She distinguishes between executive coaching and traditional psychotherapy, explaining how coaching focuses on outcome-driven goals and incorporates feedback...
2024-10-181h 04
Psychotherapy CentralEP 37 Dissociation Through the Lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS)YOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY
Join host Jennifer Nurick, a clinical psychotherapist, as she delves into the topic of dissociation from the perspective of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. This episode of Psychotherapy Central offers a deep dive into how dissociation can be understood and approached using the IFS model, providing valuable insights for therapists, clients, and anyone interested in the dynamics of psychological healing.
In this episode we cover the following:
Understanding Dissociation: Gain a foundational understanding of dissociation, including its symptoms and triggers, and why it occurs as a psychological defense mechanism.
Introduction to I...
2024-09-2508 min
Absorb A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Critically-Acclaimed.Heal Your Anxious Attachment by Jennifer Nurick MAPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/175533to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Heal Your Anxious Attachment
Author: Jennifer Nurick MA
Narrator: Jennifer Nurick
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 09-24-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Codependency
Publisher's Summary:
Do you feel insecure, jealous, or anxious in your relationships? Do you have a deep fear that people will abandon you? Have you stayed in a toxic situation because you didn't believe you deserved better? If so, you may have an anxious attachment style—a way of coping with difficult situations or emotions that is often rooted in an adverse ch...
2024-09-246h 14
Psychotherapy CentralEP 36 Understanding Dissociation - A Basic IntroductionYOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY
In this insightful episode of Psychotherapy Central, host Jennifer Nurick dives deep into the often misunderstood phenomenon of dissociation. This episode is particularly useful for professionals in the mental health field, individuals experiencing dissociation, and anyone interested in psychological phenomena.
What You Will Learn:
Definition and Mechanics of Dissociation
Triggers and Causes of Dissociation
Symptoms of Dissociation
First Steps Towards Help
For Our Listeners: If you recognize signs of dissociation in yourself or others, reaching out for professional help is recommended. Understanding dissociation deeply can be the first st...
2024-09-0907 min
A Teaspoon of HealingHealing Anxious Attachment With Jennifer NurickLearn about the different attachment styles in relationships, and join my guest and I for a discussion about anxious attachment in this episode.
My guest is Jennifer Nurick, clinical psychotherapist, couples therapist, energy healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment.” Some of us have a secure attachment style, while others have a type of insecure attachment style: anxious, avoidant, and/or disorganized.
Attachment styles develop in childhood. People with anxious attachment need a lot of closeness in relationships, because their caregivers were only sometimes available. Avoidants learned to rely on themselves because their caregivers were not available, and need a lo...
2024-09-0439 min
The DATEABILITY Smart Lovers PodcastEp 7. Is Our Childhood Attachment Style a Life Sentence? (feat. Clinical Psychotherapist Jennifer Nurick)Is the attachment style we inherit from childhood a life sentence?
Can we go from an Anxious or Avoidant attachment style to earning the holy grail of close connection in human relationships as an adult – earned (and learned) SECURE attachment?
Here to explore the answer to this massive question is Clinical Psychotherapist and Attachment Expert - Jennifer Nurick.
She is the founder of the Psychotherapy Central Instagram page, a community of 180K like-minded seekers, a Director of the International Energetic Healing Association (IEHA),
She is...
2024-07-3157 min
Dear Little Me281 Mini Ep. The Trauma For A DAUGHTER WITH A CONTROLLING FATHERJennifer’s Father was controlling. The trauma he had experienced in childhood created a need for safety and control. Dawn Shares this mini episode with Psychotherapist Jennifer Nurick who tells of how much a controlling parent can affect us throughout our lives.FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & SUBSCRIBER ONLY EPISODES, JOIN DEAR LITTLE ME & YOU for just $5 a month via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast to join if you listen via Spotify or any other platform https://dearlittleme.supercast.com/Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on Ap...
2024-07-0809 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 35 Unlocking Relationship Patterns: The Pursuer-Withdrawer Dynamic with Dr. Amanda FergusonYOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS
In this enlightening episode of the Psychotherapy Central Podcast, host Jennifer Nurick welcomes Dr. Amanda Ferguson, a registered psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist with over 32 years of experience. They delve into the pursuer-withdrawer pattern in relationships, a dynamic that can significantly impact relationship satisfaction and longevity. Dr. Ferguson shares her journey into psychology and hypnotherapy, offering deep insights into how these modalities can aid in self-discovery and healing. The discussion covers practical strategies for recognizing and addressing the pursuer-withdrawer pattern, the importance of active listening, and the value of seeking help early in a relationship. J...
2024-07-0733 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 34 Embracing a Brave New You with Cory AllenYOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY
Welcome back to Psychotherapy Central, the podcast where we explore the depths of the human psyche and provide practical insights for your mental and emotional well-being. I'm your host, Jennifer Nurick, a psychotherapist dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges.
In today's episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Cory Allen, a renowned personal development writer, podcast host, and influencer from Austin, Texas. Cory has just released his latest book, "Brave New You," a transformative guide that encourages readers to embrace change and live authentically. With a massive Instagram following r...
2024-06-2451 min
Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda FergusonRelationship Attachment Styles and How to Heal Yours, with clinical psychotherapist, Jennifer NurickLike it or not, we all have attachment styles! You have probably even heard the term before - but what are they and why should you be familiar with yours? In this episode I welcome back Jennifer Nurick to dive deep into all things attachment and how it impacts our relationships.Jennifer Nurick (Jen) specialises in healing anxious attachment, attachment injuries and childhood trauma. She is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment”. She is the founder and voice of Psychotherapy Central. She has been working in the healing space for over 20 years, comb...
2024-06-1936 min
Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And GuideERP 428: The Dynamic That 80% Of Distressed Couples Face — An Interview With Jennifer NurickEver wondered why your relationship feels like a never-ending cycle of conflict and distance? In this episode, we delve into the common dynamics experienced by 80% of distressed couples, with a particular focus on the anxious and avoidant attachment styles. This episode provides actionable guidance to regulate emotions, establish safety, and overcome attachment injuries. Discover a five-stage process for fostering intimacy, promoting personal and relational development. Learn practical strategies to address core emotions, halt escalating conflicts, and pave the way for secure, fulfilling connections. Whether you're dealing with an anxious-avoidant dynamic or looking to deepen your understanding of...
2024-06-111h 02
Psychotherapy CentralEp 32 Do You Worry Too Much About Your Children?YOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY
In this episode of Psychotherapy Central your host, Jennifer Nurick, dives deep into a topic that resonates with every parent: worrying about our children. We all experience it, but when does normal concern cross the line into excessive worry? Jen explores this important question, providing insights and practical strategies to help you manage your worries.
Highlights:
In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, host Jennifer Nurick delves into the topic of worrying about our children, a concern familiar to every parent. Jen explains the nature of worry, emphasizing that it is a...
2024-06-1020 min
Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My GenerationUnlocking Attachment: Overcoming Anxious Fear of Abandonment with Jennifer NurickIn this episode, Jennifer illuminates the signs of an anxious attachment style, guiding listeners in recognizing and understanding their own relational patterns. With her wealth of knowledge drawn from spiritual psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR therapy, somatic psychotherapy, and couples therapy, Jennifer navigates us through the process of releasing anxious fears and fostering secure connections. In this episode, she shares seven practical tips for dating when you are anxiously attached, offering invaluable guidance for navigating relationships with confidence and authenticity. Tune in as we delve into the intricacies of anxious attachment styles and offer invaluable insights on overcoming the...
2024-06-0541 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 31 Understanding Avoidant Attachment BehavioursYOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY
When you possess an avoidant attachment style, you might find that your voice grows louder in moments of distress, and you may become critical or demanding. This tendency can often lead you to focus predominantly on the negatives within your relationship, making it difficult to recognize positive aspects unless the relationship ends. Interestingly, these behaviors are often subconscious strategies aimed at creating a sense of safety, yet they can inadvertently distance you from your partner. This may leave you questioning why you react so and wondering if something is fundamentally wrong with you. It's i...
2024-05-2616 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 30 Understanding Anxious Attachment BehavioursYOUTUBE | APPLE | SPOTIFY
When you possess an anxious attachment style, you might find that your voice grows louder in moments of distress, and you may become critical or demanding. This tendency can often lead you to focus predominantly on the negatives within your relationship, making it difficult to recognize positive aspects unless the relationship ends. Interestingly, these behaviors are often subconscious strategies aimed at creating a sense of safety, yet they can inadvertently distance you from your partner. This may leave you questioning why you react so and wondering if something is fundamentally wrong with you. It's i...
2024-05-1612 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 29 The Mindset of Secure AttachmentYOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY
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 stable, reliable connections and a healthier, more positive self-image.
Listeners will learn how secure attachment allows for self-reliance and...
2024-05-1117 min
Securely AttachedHealing our inner child in order to combat insecure attachment patterns with Jennifer NurickOur past experiences shape our present behaviors and patterns, but by working toward healing our inner child, we can make meaningful shifts! Jennifer Nurick joins me to discuss a profound way to approach healing by integrating many treatment approaches, including attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, and more. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for healing past traumas and nurturing inner and outer secure attachments through "parts work." Plus, Jennifer shares poignant examples of how this work translates into real-life interactions, especially in the realm of parenting, where at...
2024-05-0755 min
Mind Love™ • Consciousness, Spirituality, and Science for AwakeningEmotional Intuition: Rewiring Anxious Attachment Wounds with Jennifer Nurick • 346We will learn:
How anxious attachment shows up in relationships beyond romance
The fascinating research that reveals the timeline to create a secure attachment and what that means for your closest relationships
Why 70% of us are clinging to invisible wounds and how we can start healing
Ever notice how certain emotional patterns are like weeds in a garden? They keep cropping up, no matter how many times you think you've pulled them out.What if I told you that you might be accidentally keeping these patterns going without even realizing it? Like...
2024-04-3058 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 28 How to Heal Your Anxious AttachmentYOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY
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 TRAINING:
I'll take you through the three...
2024-04-1620 min
Last First Date RadioEP 605: Jennifer Nurick - Healing Your Anxious AttachmentJennifer Nurick specializes in healing anxious attachment, attachment injuries and childhood trauma. She is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, and the author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment: Release Past Trauma, Cultivate Secure Relationships, and Nurture a Deeper Sense of Self”. She is the founder and voice of Psychotherapy Central. She has been working in the healing space for over 20 years, combining Eastern energetic practices and Western psychotherapy. She offers transformational courses to help individuals and couples heal trauma and build secure long-term relationships.
In this episode of Last First Date Radio:
Wh...
2024-04-1642 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 27 How Do You Know When to Let Go of a Relationship?YOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY
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 shouting ‘Stay!’ and t...
2024-04-0917 minDear Little Me234. ATTACHMENT STYLES: Your Emotional BlueprintAttachment styles, relationships, anxious attachmentHave you ever wondered why you act the way you do in relationships? It all relates back to your childhood. The way you were taught to interact with your parents sets the stage for how you relate to others as an adult. We're diving deep into attachment styles today because understanding yours could be the key to smoother relationships. What is an attachment style? Think of attachment styles as the blueprint for how you behave in relationships and each style shapes your approach to trust, intimacy, and communication....
2024-04-0146 min
Anxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthAuthor Recap: Strengthen Confidence for Deeper, More Meaningful ConnectionsDo you feel insecure or anxious in relationships? Have you ever stayed in a toxic situation too long?If you missed episode #204 with Jennifer Nurick, here is a bonus recap with Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton.Key Highlights: 📌Understanding Anxious Attachment: Anxious attachment is characterized by heightened sensitivity to relational dynamics, a need for reassurance, and a fear of conflict. Healing and Self-Improvement: Healing from anxious attachment involves cultivating self-worth, trust, and confidence. Attachment Styles in the Workplace: Attachment styles can manifest in work dynamics, often...
2024-03-1506 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 26 The Scientifically Proven Method for Achieving Your GoalsYOUTUBE | 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 athletes, special military forces, and top CEOs around the globe.
Joanna was the first person in the U...
2024-03-1444 minAnxiety At Work? Reduce Stress, Uncertainty & Boost Mental HealthStrengthen Confidence for Deeper, More Meaningful ConnectionsDo you feel insecure or anxious in relationships? Have you ever stayed in a toxic situation too long? 🎙️ Hello and welcome to Anxiety at Work. 🎙️ We hope the time you spend with enlightens and helps shatter the stigma around anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.Key Highlights: 📌Understanding Anxious Attachment: Anxious attachment is characterized by heightened sensitivity to relational dynamics, a need for reassurance, and a fear of conflict. Healing and Self-Improvement: Healing from anxious attachment involves cultivating self-worth, trust, and confidence. Attachment Styles...
2024-03-1428 min
Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#341 Anxious Attachment in Relationships with Jennifer Nurick, MASend us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, Jennifer Nurick joins me. In this episode we dive into insecure attachment styles, what they are, and some examples. We talk about how to help support your children to form secure attachments and we deep dive into anxious attachments. Tune in for healthy relationship tips! KEY TAKEAWAYS:When people end up in couples therapy, what dynamic is usually present?What might it look like if I'm anxiously attached?It takes 2 years for adults to form secure attachmentsHow do you help...
2024-03-1349 min
The On-Call EmpathEpi. 244 How to Know Your Attachment Style as a Empath | Jen NurickThe Elite Coaches Series Presents: Jen Nurick
This is a really special episode where Jennifer Nurick, my guest and well known psychotherapist, dives deeply into the various kinds of attachment styles.
She also shares the best parts of her new book, which are filled with vital information that empaths must know! I also disclosed my prior relationship for the first time after months of recovery. So stick around till the end. This is an episode that you should not miss!
This episode is dedicated to Sara M.
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2024-03-0230 min
Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda FergusonReasons why your childhood patterns roll into business, with clinical psychotherapist, Jennifer NurickHave you ever wondered why a work colleague or boss has you feeling like you're dealing with a family member? It's not as crazy as it sounds. In this episode of Psych for Life, I welcome Jennifer Nurick a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, and author of “Heal Your Anxious Attachment”. She is the founder and voice of Psychotherapy Central and has been working in the healing space for over 20 years, combining Eastern energetic practices and Western psychotherapy. She specialises in healing anxious attachment, attachment injuries and childhood trauma.Listen to hear our discussion on:- Why childhood patterns do ro...
2024-02-2935 min
The Haven For Soul CareThe Ties That Bind: Navigating the Maze of Anxious Attachment in Relationships“The Ties That Bind” delves into the heart of anxious attachment in dating, unraveling the complex emotions and behaviors that tether us in a dance of closeness and anxiety. Join us as we explore the labyrinth of need and nurture and learn how to cultivate secure connections in the midst of vulnerability. Whether you’re entangled in the anxious cycle or just curious about attachment styles, this episode will offer insights and strategies to navigate the intricate pathways of the heart. Tune in to untangle the knots of anxious attachment and find your way to relationship harmony.
Jennife...
2024-02-1653 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 25 9 Tips for Dating When You Are Avoidantly AttachedYOUTUBE | APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY
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 frustrating and painful for you and y...
2024-02-0316 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 24 Six Tips for Dating Someone with Anxious AttachmentYOUTUBE | APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY
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 g...
2023-12-1913 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 23 Seven Tips for Dating when you are Anxiously attachedYOUTUBE | 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, 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 adaptation.
2023-11-2823 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 21 Suicidal Thoughts Through an IFS LensYOUTUBE | 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 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 suicidal parts are often hated by other parts
How suicidal parts are trying to help
Mi...
2023-11-0225 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 20 Five Tips for Choosing a TherapistYOUTUBE | 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 stigma of therapy
My top 5 tips for choosing the best therapist for you.
Jen is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, coupl...
2023-10-1921 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 19 What to expect in your EMDR therapy sessionsYOUTUBE | 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 initially developed EMDR therapy in the eighties to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But now, it is used in various situations like phobias, anxiety issues, stress reduction, pain management, and even derma...
2023-10-1120 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 18 The Anxious-Avoidant Dynamic - Can it work?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 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 your responses
If...
2023-10-0516 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 17 What is EMDR Therapy?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 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 trauma...
2023-09-2723 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 16 What to Expect in Your First IFS Therapy SessionYOUTUBE | 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 practitioner and energetic healer.
This episode covers:
The basics of Internal Family Systems (IFS)
What to expect in your first session - broken into...
2023-09-2627 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 14 Six Reasons You Are Attracted to Avoidant or Unavailable MenYOUTUBE | 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. 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 re...
2023-09-1814 min
Psychotherapy CentralEp 12 Intergenerational Trauma (Legacy Burdens) and IFS TherapyYOUTUBE | 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 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 li...
2023-09-1025 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 11 - Inner Child Healing in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)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 episode covers:
How you have many inner children
How your inner children get triggered and what that means
How you can become bl...
2023-09-0722 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 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
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Extra Resources:
Her...
2023-09-0416 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 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
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Extra Resources:
Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is:
https://www.psychother...
2023-08-3016 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 8 - Exiles, Managers and Firefighters in IFS TherapyYOUTUBE | 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 system and identify your parts
Common misconceptions about the inner child
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Extra Resources:
Here’s the link to my podcast episode explaining what IFS is:
https...
2023-08-2720 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 7 - The Central Role of the ‘Self’ in IFS TherapyYOUTUBE | 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-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 becom...
2023-08-2323 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 6 - Six Things You Need to Know About 'Parts' From an IFS PerspectiveYOUTUBE | 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, 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 p...
2023-08-2020 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP 5 - What is IFS Therapy? Internal Family Systems Therapy ExplainedYOUTUBE | 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 personal growth.
In this episode, we cover:
The role of ‘parts’ as subpersonalities
The idea of internal multiplicity
Understanding what is meant by ‘Self-Leadership’
What ‘unburdening’ is in IFS
The spiritual aspect of IFS
How IFS helps to create an internal secure attach...
2023-08-1614 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP4 - Disorganised Attachment ExplainedYOUTUBE | 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
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Resources:
Heal Your Anxious Attachment by Jennifer Nurick
EMDR trauma treatment links - Here’s a great video that explains how EMDR works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNN1lQ-AHoo&t=9s
Here...
2023-08-1315 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP3 - Anxious Attachment ExplainedYOUTUBE | 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 your nervous system work overtime and get activated
The deep need for connection
Patterns of internal self-criticism
The struggle to feel your partner’s love
I hope you enjoy the show...
2023-08-0916 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP2 - Avoidant Attachment ExplainedYOUTUBE | 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 attachment develops
How avoidant attachment shows up in relationships
Tendencies of the avoidantly attached
What avoidant people inadvertently do in a relationship
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Resources
Heal Your...
2023-08-0619 min
Psychotherapy CentralEP1 - Five Things You Need to Know About Attachment TheoryYOUTUBE | 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 about attachment.
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Resources:
Heal Your Anxious Attachment by Jennifer Nurick
FREE TRAINING: I'll take you through the three stages of t...
2023-08-0408 min
Don’t be afraid to Talk - Podcast with James LumumbaExploring Father Wounds: Causes, Symptoms, and Healing with Jennifer NurickAre you struggling with emotional regulation, difficulty expressing your emotions, or negative self-belief? It might be time to face your unresolved father wounds. In this episode, Jennifer, a clinical psychotherapist and energy healer, talks about the effects of father wounds on a child's development and how it can carry down through generations. She provides insights from her personal and professional experience, including discussing the impact of different family constellations, cultural structures, and the changing role of fathers in modern society. Jennifer also explores how intergenerational trauma and relational dynamics can contribute to father wounds and how to...
2023-05-141h 13
The Power of YouThe Power of You meets Jennifer NurickThis week I get to talk with a very special guest & fellow psychotherapist Jennifer Nurick based in Sydney, Australia. Jennifer is a psychotherapist within her own practice & energy healer. We discuss so much today about Inner Child work, what that is and what it looks like through examples. We explore Somatic work; we share personal experiences on our journeys to becoming therapists and much more. This is an informative & insightful podcast, which is a light & easy listen!Enjoy!The Power of You Podcast is proudly sponsored by Clara Belle Boutique & Leah Ma...
2021-10-1444 min
Awaken Your ShineThe power Of Psychotherapy with Jennifer NurickAn insight interview with Jennifer Nurick, A leader in the mental health space who is taking Instagram by storm with her incredibly important education.
Jennifer Nurick MA Psych/Coun (@psychotherapy.central) • Instagram photos and videos
2021-02-1842 min