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We Need Self Care and Collective Care
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, both collective care and self-care are essential for promoting overall well-being. IPNB emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals within social systems and highlights the impact of interpersonal relationships on brain development and functioning. Self-care focuses … Continue reading
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An Interpersonal Neurobiology View of Pity, Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, understanding the differences between sympathy, empathy, and compassion involves examining how each affects our brain, mind, and relational dynamics. Pity Definition: Pity involves feeling sorrow or regret for someone else’s misfortune, often accompanied by … Continue reading
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The Hand Model of the Brain: A Tool for Understanding and Managing Stress
When somebody is “flipping their lid,” it’s a clear sign that they are overwhelmed and not in control of their emotions. In these moments, what’s going on in their brain, and how can we help them? The Brain on Red … Continue reading
The Neurobiological Solution to Our Troubled World
What’s the cause of the turmoil in the world today? From a Relational Neuroscience informed view, the reason is disconnection. The mainstream culture, driven by the domination hierarchy–now corporatized–separates us from ourselves, each other, and our place in the world. … Continue reading
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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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