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The Neurobiology of Connection and Community: a live, in-person public event on August 20th
Tuesday, August 20, 7 PM – 8:30 PM Buzz Ware Community Center2119 The Highway, Arden DE 19810 Presented by Shay Seaborne CPTSD and Imogen Ragone In this interactive 90-minute in-person workshop we will explore the neurobiological aspects of connection and … Continue reading
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Prior Authorization: Driver of Poor Patient Outcomes and Physician Burnout
Medical prior authorization “‘wreaks havoc on patient care,’ according to a recent release from the American Medical Association (AMA),” reports Health Policy Today*. The organization’s 2023 survey “found prior authorization was responsible for care delays in nearly every instance and … Continue reading
An Interpersonal Neurobiology View of the Ego
Eckhart Tolle wrote, “As long as the ego runs your life, most of your thoughts, emotions, and actions arise from desire and fear. In relationships you then either want or fear something from the other person.” Mr. Tolle’s concept of … Continue reading
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Challenging the healthcare system: speaking truth makes you the enemy
It seems many doctors are opposed to new information, particularly if it rubs against their picture of the way things are, and even more so if it threatens their status and livelihood. For instance, the head of the Johns Hopkins … Continue reading
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Empathy is Crucial in Medicine, But the Healthcare System Undermines It
Prioritizing efficiency and financial goals over empathetic care has detrimental effects on both patients and healthcare providers. Empathy Improves Patient Outcomes Enhanced Communication: Empathetic healthcare providers build better communication with patients, leading to more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatments. … Continue reading
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Interpersonal Neurobiology: a Compelling Framework for Trauma and Chronic Stress Recovery
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) is a compelling framework for trauma and chronic stress recovery due to its emphasis on: Integration of Brain, Mind, and Relationships: IPNB recognizes the interconnectedness of brain, mind, and relationships, promoting a holistic approach to healing by … Continue reading
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Hyperbolic mental health metaphors are unhelpful
A mental health-oriented publication headline blared, “Mental illness is a clever, hard-to-kill beast, and escaping it is akin to defeating a cluster of wild boar. But with proper strategy and weaponry, the invasive species can be taken down.” In Interpersonal … Continue reading
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“Physician Betrayal: How Our Heroes Become Villains” – FREE Ebook
Pamela Wible, MD offers this free Ebook, “Physician Betrayal: How Our Heroes Become Villains.” She writes, “We are living in an era of institutional betrayal. Trusted medical institutions tasked with training our healers have failed to protect their own students, … Continue reading
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