Tag Archives: belonging
Safety, Connection, Belonging, and Well-Being
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology perspective, safety, connection, belonging, and well-being are not separate experiences, but interdependent processes that continuously shape one another. Safety is the foundation. When our nervous system detects enough predictability, responsiveness, and choice, it becomes possible to … Continue reading
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Tagged belonging, connections, Interpersonal Neurobilology, IPNB, Relational Neuroscience, safety, well-being
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The Granddaddy Effect: Honoring Raxley Leonard Obarr on His 140th Birthday and the Neuroscience of a Life-Saving Connection
Today, March 13th, marks the 140th birthday of my maternal great-grandfather, Raxley Leonard Obarr, my Granddaddy. He was the only grandfather figure I knew. He was also a Knight Templar, a master of bird magic, a juggler, and the kindler … Continue reading
Posted in co-regulation, Family
Tagged activism, belonging, connection, Granddaddy, great-grandfather, justice, legacy, Mental Health, safety, well-being
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Building Bridges, Not Walls: The Relational Antidote to Extremism
An article at PsyPost reveals a connection between genetic essentialism and “nationalism, xenophobia, racism, right-wing authoritarianism, social-dominance orientation, sexism and conservative ideology.” From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, these traits can be seen as adaptive responses to unmet relational and … Continue reading
Posted in Extremism
Tagged belonging, Community, dehumanizing, extremism, powerlessness, relationship
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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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Tagged belonging, collective, Community, community care, connection, Regulation, relationships, self-care, social
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