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Hey- just to share- our new clinic member is growing rapidly - tormenting our other dog diligently- and is a quick study. Thanks to Nick at Dogs 4 life!!

Welcoming our new addition!! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CVnnq3BeodFphG5V/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Meet Tilly the 10 week old German Shepherd pup who is just gorgeous!
Tilly has such a calm, mature temperament for her age and she is already advanced in her training.
This beautiful girl is being trained to become a therapy dog at Taranaki Therapeutics and I think she will be perfect for the role.
Good girl Tilly!
Great job Brendan, Joanna, Nick and Ruby

Hey folks- help me out here if you’re willing. This is a request for any of you that have attended one of our Womb Surround Process Workshops. I’m curious what primarily encouraged you to commit to this process. I’m asking as it requires some vulnerability and courage to look into one’s own life story.
Was it that you were simply curious, or that it was reccommended, or even required. Or did you know somehow it was a right thing for you. How did you know? And… dare I ask… was it helpful?
Looking forward to your replies!!

Interested? Know others who might be? Feel free to share or request a prospectus... if you're up for developing you as much as the skills you offer - this could be for you...

Big Congratulations to these dedicated people -
Here is to the first three graduates of the Foundational Experience Integration and Education program. A program that took me some 12 years to develop. It offers an in depth look at the importance of the experiences we all have between preconception and approximately 3 years of age and how these shape character structure and behaviour - the how we chose to do life, make decisions, choices and generally navigate our journey.
I’m so happy to have been able to share this work with such attuned, aware and super compassionate therapists.

If you work in the pre and perinatal or allied field and think you might be up for a research based educational experience with a healthy amount of personal exploration. Please get in touch.
I personally have never experienced such a profoundly transformative and lasting process.

Hi Folks - we're starting to ready ourselves for another Foundational Experience training program.
We have one group graduating at the end of the month. Another some time after that..
We'd like to offer this program again beginning March 2025. We're open now to taking enquiries and applications.
Take a look - please feel free to get in touch for a chat or a prospectus.
What the students say...
"I have explored many trainings with a vast array of therapists and am not shy at diving in head first to deep experiential processes. And for me this is what this training allows me to do in a safe and supported environment so that I may understand my own personal story, thereafter making me an even more proficient therapist. The depth of intimacy and connection that permeates throughout the training will have you feeling welcomed into a family where your choice and value is respected, supported and encouraged and you will head out into the world knowing your worth.” B.

"The Foundational Experience, Integration and Education program has been a very deep dive into my early life experience.
Uncovering patterns of behaviour that have been held in my body, for 58years. Brendan has amazing capacity to create safety and a sense of belonging into the seminar space. In this fully supported and mutually cooperative space, I have been able to discover and embrace those tender parts of me.
This work is slow and encourages incredible patience with great tracking skills and from this place the transformation occurs. I believe this work is a gift to myself; to then be able to share my new skills and experience, and enrich the lives of others.
F.

Hey folks - Jo and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and the best family time - making the most of whatever it is you are choosing to do.... and, we're grateful for the privilege of being able to support so many wonderful people, perhaps just like you, in their health journey's.
Our hours are a wee bit different this year. Jo will be working the 3 days in between Christmas and the New Year. Me on the other hand won't. For the first time in about 30 years - I'm taking a little break. I'll be back on the 3rd though. Larger than life!!

Just thinking - what parenting style do you turn to if you can’t impose consequences, logic or control strategies?? What’s left?

I’m reminded of a question by one of my favourite authors… Marshall Rosenberg.
He asks- “What would I like the reason to be, for my child to demonstrate a healthy behaviour”?
Would it be because they know it’s a right and good thing to do- or, because they’re afraid not.
I know which we choose!!
How about you?

Just pondering the impacts of curiosity?

We have just one place left - this new training program will be starting November 17th. Message us for more information.

Ok folks. Give me some feedback. Over the last 10 years I have created a 2 year post graduate program called “Foundational Experience Integration and Education”. This is aimed at therapists, educators and councillors who have a desire to make sense of and support everyone, from the littlest of the little people, parents and more- that have suffered negative developmental experience.
Here’s the question-
Do I modify the program and make it accessible to parents who truly desire to be their best for both themselves and their children?
Tell me?

Here's a thought -
When parents aren’t or don’t take responsibility for their own unfinished business, they miss an opportunity not only to become better parents but also to continue their own development. People who choose remain in the dark about the origins of their behaviours and intense emotional responses or even the lack thereof, are unaware that their unresolved issues and parental ambivalence create confusion, frustration and rob our kids of joy. It's a tough line though I think its true.

Better sharpen up the Empathy skills....

So- here’s a thought. I heard the other day that there is this belief out there, that being bullied grows resilience. First up- I find that pretty activating as I am a firm believer in non-violence. Second- I’m super sad for the recipient of said bullying behaviour because they’re not being supported in their anguish or coached in ways to manage this. And finally- with this passivity the bully is offered no growth potential either. What a lose lose scenario.
Love our kids- protect and educate !

Have a think! Overcoming the pain of believing one doesn't belong or have a place is a great place to begin.

Break the cycle I say!! 😊

Hi Folks - take a look - please feel free to share....

There’s been a thing going around TikTok about the generational curses you’re breaking as a parent & a post I read today really hit me, so shoutout to Josee Garland- this is soo aligned with my attitude too.

Here’s my take… 👇🏼
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1. My kids will never get perfect attendance at school. There will be trips to take & mental health days to be had. And if they need a day, I probably do too.
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2. My kids are allowed in my room & allowed to sleep in my bed. That’s weird to me, why that was even a thing, I don't know.
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3. We can always get something from the store. Want a $1 hot wheel? Or to pick out your own special snack, have at it.
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4. If you don’t like dinner, don’t eat it. If I know you won’t like it, I’ll always make separate dinner. Nobody goes to bed hungry
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5. Sleep in. I’ll never wake you up early on a weekend unless we’re doing something fun. Sleep til 10? I don’t care.
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6. You won’t have to have straight A’s or be afraid to show me your grades. Chance are I’ll already know you tried your best & we’ll already have a plan to get you the help you need.
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7. We are the fun house. You can always invite your friends over without fear of harassment, embarrassment or hostility.
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8. You never have to hug anybody you don’t want too. Nothing else needs to be said here.
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9. 9/10 times we can stop at the dairy when you ask, because I want to too.

10. I never want you to be afraid to tell me that you messed up. I want to be your first call, I will be your safe space.

And I’m here for all of it.

Your thoughts?

I’m celebrating! I’m celebrating the extraordinary folks that come through our door… I’m celebrating the trust in us- and I’m celebrating the willingness of those who do that are invested in their wellness. I’m in awe of the amazing things I have the privrlidge of witnessing. I’m so glad we can work together and all be nourished. Feeling grateful.

Hi folks. Just to note- over the next 2 weeks we are transitioning our Hawera clinic to operate Mondays instead of Tuesdays. It means the online Monday and Tuesday bookings will be a bit muddled. Over the next 2 weeks - (up to Jul 1st) if you need a booking on Mon in the Village or Tuesday in Hawera. Please text us. 0274474433.
Thank you for your patience.

Babies are the best!

Here’s how to become an extraordinary therapist
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Imagine what it would feel like to have complete confidence in your therapeutic abilities
To know that your perception and intuition is so finally tuned that you don’t miss a beat
Imagine that you could trust completely in the natural healing abilities of your clients’ body
And that you were so connected to yourself and them, that they would feel safe enough to heal right down to their core
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For further information on the Practitioner training or Introductory seminars, please contact Brendan at [email protected] or 0274474433�www.stillnesstrainings.com
Next Essentials of Craniosacral therapy (Doubles as an Introductory workshop)2 day seminar- this month. 20-21 May.

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The interest is gathering for an Essentials of Craniosacral therapy 2 day workshop here in New Plymouth. May 20th and 21st 2023.
If you or anyone you know might be up for or interested in exploring this amazing and profound - work- to learn some basic skills or as a taster of the practitioner training, please message me. It’ll be fun. Please feel free to share the post....

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