Tag Archives: brain

Emotional Deprivation: How ‘Crying It Out’ Shapes Brain Development and Contributes to Personality Disorders

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

After my first child was born, my then mother-in-law repeatedly insisted I should “Just let her cry,” alone in her crib because “it won’t hurt her.” My instincts said my baby needed safe connection, and I followed my instincts. From … Continue reading →

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The Brain Isn’t Broken; Medicine’s Approach to Depression is Faulty

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

A recent study on rumination and depression suggests that brain structure plays a major role in why some individuals get stuck in repetitive negative thinking. The researchers identified differences in the precuneus, a brain region linked to self-reflection and memory, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain Function, Mental Health | Tagged brain, brain function, depression, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, neurobiology, Psychology, rumination, science | Leave a comment

From Survival to Awe: Healing the Nervous System’s Emotional Landscape

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

It happened while I was watching several hummingbirds swoop around my head in my patio garden. I felt a glimmer of awe! This was the first time in recent months. During the past 6 years, ever since the behavioral health … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health | Tagged anderior cingulate cortex, awe, brain, connection, emotions, feelings, glimmers, insula, integration, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, love, Mental Health, Nervous System, peace, Psychology, PTSD, well-being, wonder | Leave a comment

Palm-Sized Neurobiology: The Hand Model of the Brain

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

The “hand model of the brain,” (video) created by Dr. Dan Siegel, is a simple and visual way to understand basic brain functions. It’s especially useful from an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective. Here’s why Easy to Understand The hand model … Continue reading →

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The Power of Focused Attention: An Interpersonal Neurobiology Perspective

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

Focused attention is more than just a tool for productivity; it profoundly affects our brain function and structure. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, intentional and directed attention can significantly influence our mental health and relationships. Focused attention affects our … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged attachment, attunement, bonding, brain, emotion regulation, Empathy, focused attention, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, mindfulness, Neuroplasticity, pfc, prefrontal cortex, Psychology, PTSD, Regulation, somatic, therapy | Leave a comment

The Interpersonal Neurobiology of Saying “Thank You”

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

Several years ago, a friend gave me very generous gifts from her art gallery. I was thankful, but, also, due to my abusive upbringing, I felt a confusion of emotions including anxiety. With my focus on my discomfort, I could … Continue reading →

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