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Mumma Got Skills: Women's Circle

Women’s Circle by Mumma Got Skills came about from the many many incredible stories I have had the pleasure to listen to in the postnatal craft groups that I run in Queensland, Australia. Becoming a mother may be something that women have done for thousands of years however, it does not take away from the profound transformational nature of this sacred journey. Women’s Circle is a space to share the stories of local women in the hopes that their words may support, validate or shape your own journey.I personally have been on an immense journey of growth since having my son in December 2017 and I love to connect my community with resources and support in all things personal development and parenting. Get ready to hear from women just like you as well as a sprinkling of chats with experts in different fields relating to women and motherhood.I am so very excited to share this space with you. Welcome.

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07: Navigating Love in Parenthood with IMAGO Relationship Therapy |Francis Borg

October 27, 2021 • Francis Borg • Season 1 • Episode 7

Welcome to episode 7 of Women’s Circle! Thank you for joining us this week, however you found us, we are so excited to have you here. Today is a very special interview because I am talking navigating or rather revolutionising your intimate relationships with Francis Borg, Imago Relationships Therapist. I was fortunate enough to attend a weekend workshop with Francis and now better understand what we carry into our relationships subconsciously and how that all comes up for healing as we progress. As a single parent, you might wonder why this is relevant for me but I can absolutely advocate that the tools and awareness I gained from this workshop have helped me process my past behaviours in relationships and how to be aware of them as I move forward. Namely the fact that we unconsciously choose a partner that reflects one of our early caregivers to complete childhood…process that for a minute…I highly recommend this for ALL couples at all stages of love and you can find Francis’ workshop details in the show notes.

We will be discussing:

- What is IMAGO Relationship Therapy

- Early attachment wounds

- How Francis found the work she now does

- Self-awareness around childhood patterning

- Communicating needs over ‘getting him to do what I want’

- Unconsciously choosing a partner to complete childhood (what!?)

- Chemistry around ‘being in love’ linked to early caregivers

- The ‘Power Struggle’ phase - the make or break in a relationship

- Maximiser and Minimiser dynamics in a relationship

- Communicating using IMAGO dialogue

- Non-Verbal Communication