
Vulnerability ……… And Why it is Time to Have the Hard Conversations.
Before you skim over, run away or think that perhaps vulnerability is not for you or not for your workplace, please read on for a minute. I promise it will make an impact – this stuff changed the way I show up every day.
Myth #1 – Vulnerability…

What do selfies really say about you? Do parents really have any clue?
So here I go again… I am on the war path in relation to the ‘selfie’ pics – particularly in relation to young people. You may have already heard me bang on several times about social media, technology and putting the dam phone downs…

Don’t talk to your children about big stuff after 6pm!
According to jen……………
Before you think I have lost my marbles, just hear me out…
On a very practical level it is wonderful that we are all working hard as parents/ carers to talk to our children about feelings, labelling feelings,…

What could you say if your Mate was NOT OK?
According to jen…………
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day………….
“My mate just told me he isn’t doing too good”
“I am worried for my friend and their state of mind but I don’t know what to say?”
As a…

People Watching – Observations through the eyes of Circle of Security Learnings.
People watching – admit it, most of you love it!!! It is a favourite past time of so many of us. It is so interesting when we get to sit and start watching how other people walk, watch people talk to each other, watch what they are wearing,…

Mum Can I Please Talk to You?
According to Jen……….
Now you would think as a therapist that the words "mum can I please talk to you?" would come easy….. but I am a human being with feelings and ‘to do lists’ just like everyone else (I hate to burst your 'high…

The Dark Side of Social Drinking – Jekyll and Hyde
According to Jen…….
Drinking to put it simply is a topic and a phenomenon that has intrigued me for years. Social drinking is everywhere you turn and most adult interactions seem to involve the need to have a drink or share a drink. Growing…

Why staying together for the sake of the kids makes everyone miserable….
According to Jen……
I grew up in a house hold where the majority of my adolescence was fraught with conflict and my parents were always fighting. I know they fought a lot when I was younger too, but I have very clear memories from age…

Are Relationships Really that Hard? Being in love and the epic journey to reach the yellow brick road of happiness.
According to jen………..
The short answer to this complex phenomenon is YES!!!!! And before you run for the hills or tick off the list in the brain that makes you decide to pack it in and quit your relationship, I just want to take up…

Technology – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
According to jen.................
Technology.... it is everywhere. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed, we are surrounded by technology. Mobile phones, IPADS, IPODS, laptops, computers and the list goes on.
As an adult…

The Video Recording…….. The moment you see yourself through the eyes of your children.
According to Jen……
In my early years as a therapist I honestly thought I got it. I thought my brain was full of wisdom, knowledge, books, articles, conferences, mentors and working with hundreds and hundreds of people, I thought that…

The Past is the Past – What a CROCK!!!!
According to Jen
God if I had a dollar for every time I heard this statement, I would be a freakin millionaire!!!!!
The fact remains that our past shapes us. Our past life experiences shape our brains – the engine of our body and our…

Sex – The stars and moons must align
According to Jen……….
After 20 years in a relationship I have learnt a lot from my hubby. I have conducted many social experiments along that way and have tested theories first hand. It has been an interesting journey to say the least.
His…

Sleep Deprivation – Worst Torture Ever!!!
According to Jen,
As the name of my blog suggests, I have a theory about sleep deprivation and how the land of modern day has perhaps unintentionally made shit worse for women after they have had children………..... read my comparison…

Relationship Refresher 101 – Some questions to ask?
According to Jen…..
Research and literature suggest that there are many fundamental elements that are needed in order for a relationship to be successful. Depending on what book you read, what discipline you study and where you live in…

I am having an affair…….
There isn’t a week that goes by that someone doesn’t spill their guts and tell me that they had an affair, are wanting to have an affair or think their partner is having an affair.
So when I am talking about affairs, I am talking about…

New Baby – Feed, Wake, Sleep. Best guide to helping your baby sleep through the night.
According to Jen…..
Now remember when I started these blogs I was very clear that I am not always right and that I am only sharing my very slanted one sided takes on life's little quirks, life lessons and stuff that has worked in the past.…

30 Minutes a Day
So after I felt like I had been the world's shittiest parent I knew I needed help with my son processing how he was feeling. The guilt around this whole scenario was overwhelming (refer to blog - Hollywood Movie). My self-talk was pretty much…

The Hollywood Movie
Some years ago my life went through a real transition. Everything changed for me as a person. And although I am going to share with you some of my story, my goal in sharing is not about pity or wanting to be victim. It is about how sharing how…

Baby Shower – The Best Gift Ever!
Being a social person and someone who has moved around a fair bit, I have had the lovely opportunity to attend copious amounts of Baby Showers!!! Love em. Who doesn’t like the opportunity to sit with your friend beaming with happiness that…

Emotions – When you will get hit with the emotion stick!
‘Emotions’ is a topic that I remember was challenging for me as I approached by thirties. But now, I hear it and see it all the time and often this little bird pops in my brain and says, ‘oh yes I remember feeling this too and I have some…

Marriage, promises and the shades of grey in between…
I now pronounce thee husband and wife – so now what?
As a therapist I have loads of people who come to see me who say very similar sentiments:
I don’t think I am in love with my partner anymore
I don’t feel the sparks anymore
…

According to Jen
These blogs are a chance to share my thoughts, experiences and stories with others. Please be mindful that I am not professing to know it all and I am by no means saying that I am right. It is my hope that these stories, lessons and…