“In order to have sustainable community you have to make sure the people are sustainable.

​This means healing trauma.”
– Jarmbi Githabul, Narakwal / Githabul Custodian



Letter from a client ​who worked with me through her grieving /trauma process

Hi Pat
 
I will attempt to express my experience after completing your workshop, as follows...
 
Thank you Pat for responding to my calling as I pleaded with the universe to guide me towards healing that resonated with who I am. Three months ago I had turned and faced the growing suspicion that my husband was capable of being the abuser that my sons were hinting at. The shock, sorrow, guilt, disbelief and horror that consumed me as I staggered through the journey left me exposed and totally raw. My maternal structures took over, I protected, vindicated, advocated and sought justice for my children. I calmed, included, validated the fathers. I consoled, shielded and allowed space for family and friends. I
 
I struggled with me. I was numb, surviving on adrenalin, so sad, devoid of anger and 'normal' grief responses. I emerged, wrapped in my spiritual cloak and holding everybody and everything in wings of compassion. I stepped into a journey of forgiveness and understanding for the abuser, pride for my sons courage and a seeker of knowledge. Everyone was concerned that I was just not coping. My counselor was concerned I was avoiding, some thought I was betraying my sons, some that I was betraying them and their abuse, a very few understood because they took the time to ask me, to spend time.
 
I was yearning for expression, I wanted to cry, I thought I needed anger, I thought perhaps I have erected mountainous walls and then I came across your workshop, grief and art, perfect. A coffee beforehand sealed the rightness as I left your place invigorated, present and affirmed in my path and the value of compassion.
 
The workshop was unique in that I was the only participant due to a combination of events, for me it meant receiving as often I give more and take a back seat. I was accompanied my journey of realisation and expression by two wise women who revealed their wings and open hearts. Pat you are a guide, humble, gentle and intuitive, simply allowing the process to unfold and the layers to peal back.
 
I was introduced to new authors and devoured the insights and wisdom offered. A space of healing safety and honesty was created in that I could truly be myself and explore the hidden depths and secret places with a lens that was without judgment or opinion. The whole casting journey was intimate, me/myself and the honoured presence of women who understood me. I felt the echos of women's initiation rites throughout the eons. This was a bonding with womenhood, self, abuse/pain/sorrow, spirit.
 
The final result is not only a piece of art that expresses self, griefs journey but the revelation of my inner being and reconnection with my purpose in this time. I have focus to live a life of meaning and to express who I am in ways that echo the wisdoms gained and to share the wealth I have earned. I have been given the gift of reconnecting to the web of womenhood, and knowledge that I journey with guides that share my pain, joy, success and growth.
 
I cannot express thanks enough that my calling was answered only that I am grateful that your own journey has gifted you the soul to hear the calls of many.
 
I am blessed to have met you and shared my journey for a time, you make the walking of it joyful and inspiration Pat.
 
 
Love Leah

Something you may not know about me is this.....
( Oh....and before I begin I have to say I am not in the HABIT of starting every post in this way!! ) 


 I have worked for 40 years in communication, leadership and educational  roles, often at the forefront of change  and innovation.  Initially a NSW Registered Nurse I worked for 16 years in Education and Management roles bringing revolutionary change to Nurse Education in Australia.  In 1989 I founded my own Advertising Agency, Take One Productions and won many awards including the NSW Northwards Tourism Award, Media Section and an award from Cacharel in Paris.

 I have served on charitable boards as Chair or President, as well as devoting many hours supporting local community initiative such as the Fire and Ambulance Services.  I enjoyed a pristine and high trust association with NSW Police supporting their Forensic services.

 My organisational skills combined with my background as a miilliner, film and TV make up artist, experienced camera person and journalist,  scriptwriter have forged the way for many creative productions. I was initially a stringer for the PRIME network then later freelanced for all networks in Australia.  Contracts extended to 20;20 and 60 minutes to secure footage or interviews in regional NSW for national programming. 

 I have myself been in a range of commercials ( mostly for fun)  and won the popular TV series The Chair using  my  improv acting skills, coming from first thought.  I walked away with $5000 for answering 7 questions in 7 minutes and without stressing beyond my pre-determined stress rate.  
THIS IS SIGNIFICANT ON A NUMBER OF FRONTS  BECAUSE YOU SEE I DID NOT KNOW THE ANSWERS.....I JUST WENT WITH FIRST THOUGHT !  We sometimes don't know just how much we know!!
Which is the first rule of improv! 
I have both improv and straight acting experience and pride myself on my ability to put people at ease and to foster the inherent good in those I work with. 

 My focus now is reaching a global audience of  creative entrepreneurs to support and enable their full self expression this lifetime.  

You can work with me in the following ways:-
A keynote for your conference or in house workshop or mentoring to staff - http://www.joyology.co.nz/key-note-speaking.html
One on one coaching - http://www.joyology.co.nz/coaching-packages.html
Join my Alumni in  the Expert Incubator  http://www.joyology.co.nz/expert-incubator-academy.html
Please be in touch on - 0211449916