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Simply Restored

A safe place to explore the story that shaped you.

Deep, lasting healing is possible.

“We believe that healing, wholeness, connection, and flourishing are not just possibilities- it’s what we’re made for.” -The Allender Center

my story

Hi! I’m Jen

I am a student at the Allender Center through The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, currently participating in the Narrative Focused Trauma Care Level I program.

I am committed to being a compassionate witness to the stories that shape others—holding space to explore both deep harm and profound goodness.

How did I Get here?
Have you ever thought…
  • I’ve prayed about this. I’ve forgiven them. I’ve given it to God. Why does it still bother me?
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  • I want to be a more present and connected parent, but I feel stuck. I try to change, but nothing seems to last.
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  • I didn’t experience abuse, it wasn’t that bad. So many people have had it way worse.
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Holistic care

Story-based

Your story matters. Narrative focused.

Somatic awareness

Paying attention to our body.

Relational focus

Healing happens in relationship, in community.

Christ centered care

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Coaching

As a student, I am offering online coaching at a discounted rate.

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Workshops

Informational and engaging short form workshops, or a deeper dive with a one day bootcamp

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Story Groups

Small groups meeting for 6-9 weeks, or a weekend intensive

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"Trauma is everywhere. But healing, hope, and resi "Trauma is everywhere.
But healing, hope, and resilience are everywhere too.
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Paying attention to one actually helps us see the other." Hillary L.McBride
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"The only reason worth entering the pain is the hope that somehow it can be transformed, that through it we will learn to love better and will know more joy." Dan Allender
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#theallendercenter #childhoodtraumarecovery #traumahealing #healthroughcommunity
What is Narrative-focused Trauma Care? . "NFTC is What is Narrative-focused Trauma Care?
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"NFTC is designed to equip you to engage the effects of trauma with wisdom and compassion. You will receive rich teaching that explores trauma, identity, shame attachment, and family of origin- 
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integrating psychological insight with a theological understanding of God's redeeming work in our lives.
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But what makes this training truly transformative is your small, facilitator-led story-group. 
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These groups are where concepts become personal. It's where you begin to see how your own story connects to the kind of healing and care you want to offer to others. 
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Because at the Allender Center, we believe that you can't guide others where you haven't gone yourself."
- The Allender Center, Rachel Clinton Chen
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#theallendercenter #theallendercenterpodcast #narrativefocusedtraumacare 
#yourstorymatters #simplyrestored
Self-condemnation. It was my main course. Throw in Self-condemnation. It was my main course. Throw in a side of shame, add some disappointment for dessert, and you have the full meal deal. 
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I felt stuck. Frustrated with myself for resorting to the same futile patterns. 
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Self-condemnation sounded a lot like this: If only I was more patient. I need to pray more. I need to read my Bible more. I need to be a better wife, a better mom, a better friend. Try harder. Get it right. What's wrong with me? Be more like ______. I'm ruining my kids. I'm too lazy. 
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When I understood that there was a reason, a story, behind every single one of my reactions, I was able to name the deeper feelings that were fueling my emotions, and it took away some of its power. 
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Don't get me wrong. This is ongoing! I'm in process. Growing. Becoming more kind to myself. Slowing down. Making sense of what I'm feeling in the moment. Rewiring my default. Being restored.
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#christiantherapy #gentlehealing #holistichealing #yourstorymatters #adamyoungcounseling #emotionalhealing
This is what Narrative Focused Trauma Care is. . This is what Narrative Focused Trauma Care is. 
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There are pages in my story that seem to have a black smudge across them. Chapters I would have rather ripped out, removed entirely. 
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There came a point where I was more afraid of living in the same hindered existence than I was of revisiting those parts of myself. 
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Part of Story-work is about revisiting those formative experiences and allowing yourself to receive now, what you needed in that moment past.
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A voice to speak up. 
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Compassion and empathy.
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Someone to feel rage on your behalf.
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Space for grief. 
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Someone to see you.
#narrativefocusedtraumacare #allendercenter #narrativetherapy #yourstorymatters #nervoussystemhealing
This September I am participating in the Narrative This September I am participating in the Narrative Focused Trauma Care training with the Allender Center!
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This program dives deep into trauma and healing through a biblical perspective, incorporating neuroscience, psychology, and somatic therapy. 
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The Allender Center strives to join inner healing, prayer and a deeper relationship with Jesus, with the benefits of understanding how our brain and body respond to trauma and stress.
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If this is something that interests you, stick around, check out the new simplyrestored.ca or sign up for the newsletter in my bio.
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#christiantherapy #traumacare #narrativefocusedtraumacare
Hey! I'm Jen . 3 things you may not know about me: Hey! I'm Jen
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3 things you may not know about me:
1. Caffeine gives me major jitters
2. I love learning, but struggle to take action
3. I'm afraid of heights
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🆈🅾🆄🆁 🆃🆄🆁🅽!

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