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Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey

What Happened to You?

Jen’s take: Fascinating neuroscience packaged in easy to read, engaging real-life stories.

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Dan ALlender

Healing the Wounded Heart

Jen’s take: One read isn’t enough. Dan Allender wages war against the shame that, ironically, entangles abuse victims and makes way for hope and restoration.

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Dan ALlender and Cathy Loerzel

Redeeming Heartache

Jen’s take: Ever wonder why somethings seem much more important to you than others? Whether it shows up in tears or rage or obsession, you’re past experiences may be leaving clues to where you offer great goodness to the world.

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Adam Young

Make Sense of Your Story

Jen’s take: En route! Can’t wait to read this one! I have learned so much from Adam Young- he makes complex topics clear and easy to understand.

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Lisa Harper

The Very Good Gospel

Jen’s take: We were created for shalom. All people are created in God’s image, how do we live like we believe that?

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John Lynch, Bruce McNicol, Bill Thrall

Bo’s Cafe

Jen’s take: Written in an engaging story and reads like a novel, Bo’s Cafe uncovers the deep, authentic relationships we were made for. A book that gives you the courage to risk for more.

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JOhn Lynch, Bruce Mcnicol, Bill Thrall

The Cure

Jen’s take: Once again, written in captivating storytelling, ‘The Cure’ exposes the masks we wear and challenges us to imagine life without them.

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The Place We Find Ourselves

ADAM YOUNG- Teaching complex concepts in an easy to understand engaging way. Solo episoded diving into psychology, neuroscience, and attachment, along with guests who share their stories of harm and healing.

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Dan Allender and Rachel Clinton Chen

So. many. topics. So many great guests. A few of my favourites: Trauma, addiction and the 12 steps, Story Work: what is it and why it matters, Attachment stories in marriage, The sex talk you never got, I shouldn’t feel this way, ETC!

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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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