Jennifer is the founder of Psychotherapy Central, President of the International Energetic Healing Association and co-founder of the Golden Woman Centre. She is a certified psychotherapist, counsellor and energetic healer, but you can think of her as a huge self-love advocate, a listening ear, and a holder of space for transformation and healing. She specialises in attachment issues, trauma, and anxiety resolution.
Jennifer uses a unique combination of Western psychotherapy and Eastern energy management tools to effect powerful, lasting change in her clients. Jennifer ran the biggest energetic healing training program in Australia and has been in private practice for over 15 years. She runs personal development seminars and leads regular international transformational retreats. She has been happily married for 14 years and has two beautiful children.
Author: Jennifer
Episode 35: Unlocking Relationship Patterns
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.
Healing Dissociation Part 1
I like to think of dissociation like a firefighter. When an internal alarm signals danger, the firefighter wakes up, puts on its firefighting gear, rushes to the rescue, and does what it knows how to do: dissociate. In therapy, we …
Dissociation pt 9: How We Protect Our Selves
Exploring how we protect ourselves in the face of overwhelming or scary situations is essential. Naturally, we might react by freezing, fleeing, fighting, submitting, or seeking attachment.
Dissociation pt 8; Resuming Normal Life
Resuming normal life post-trauma can be a vital step in healing, grounding us back in our daily routines and connections. However, when trauma is ongoing or deeply distressing, our psyche might create a protective layer, telling us, "It wasn't that …
Is Dissociation the Result of Trauma?
Let me know in the comments if you find this dissociation series helpful in understanding yourself or someone you love. Wherever you are on your healing journey, big love to you, Jen
How Dissociation is Often Misunderstood
If you have any questions about dissociation, let me know in the comments. Love, Jen
Dissociation Part 5; Coping With Overwhelming Trauma
If you have any questions about dissociation, let me know in the comments. There are several posts on this topic Love, Jen
Things I Often Hear as a Trauma Therapist:
Dissociation is real. And it can interfere with daily life and your experience of being in your life and being connected to yourself and your life. If you have these experiences regularly it would be worth discussing with someone who …
Is Dissociation Protective?
New Insight: Dissociation can vary in intensity and duration, from brief episodes to chronic conditions. It’s not just a psychological response but can involve physical symptoms like numbness or altered sensory perceptions. Your mind has been working to shield you. …
Why Does Dissociation Happen?
Dissociation is our mind’s way of coping with overwhelming trauma. When too much happens too fast, our system can’t process it all at once. It’s like the trauma gets frozen in our minds and bodies. To protect us, a part …