Tag Archives: Empathy
Denial of Care, Denial of Humanity: Violence, Healthcare Injustice, and a Society on Edge
The murder of the CEO of United Healthcare reflects the deep consequences of cultural dysregulation and domination hierarchies. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, acts of violence are not isolated phenomena but rather symptoms of a society that fosters widespread … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged CEO, collective wellbeing, connection, Domination, domination hierarchy, Empathy, hierarchy, IPNB, Mental Health, murder, Psychology, UnitedHealth, well-being
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The Yo-Yo Trajectory of Hell: Standard Treatment for PTSD
Standard Treatment Hell For many survivors of trauma, the journey through standard PTSD treatment is an endless cycle of frustration, pain, and betrayal. Despite the widespread acknowledgment of trauma’s role in mental health, conventional treatments often fail to address the … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, PTSD, Uncategorized
Tagged American Psychiatric Association, Community, compassion, ComplexPTSD, connection, CPTSD, Empathy, iatrogenic, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, MedicalPTSD, Medicine, Mental Health, MPTSD, psychiatric hospital, psychiatry, Psychology, PTSD, Regulation, standard treatment
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Misogyny and Violence: the Neurobiological Connection
The connection between misogyny and violence can be deeply understood through the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), which explores how our brain, body, and relationships are intricately connected. From this perspective, misogyny and violence are not just social phenomena but … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, Empathy, Incels, men, Mental Health, misogyny, Psychology, Regulation, rejection, shame, violence, women
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Empathy as a Cultural Foundation: Leveraging IPNB to Dismantle Hierarchy and Foster Widespread Thriving
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, undermining the domination hierarchy and building a culture that fosters widespread human thriving involves creating environments that support the natural human capacities for connection, empathy, and mutual support. Here’s how this can be approached: … Continue reading
The Toxic Dogma of “Your Role in Your Suffering”
The idea that “healing means taking responsibility for your role in your suffering” comes from a pathologizing and shame-based perspective. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the idea that individuals are responsible for their suffering is indeed problematic and overly … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Community, connection, Empathy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Psychology, well-being
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School Shootings: How Attachment and Trauma Shape Tragedy
The United States has experienced over 1,400 school shootings since 1997. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, school shootings can be seen as the tragic result of a complex interplay of factors that disrupt the neurobiological and social development of … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Trauma
Tagged co-regulation, connection, Empathy, gun violence, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, mass shooting, Mental Health, Regulation, safety, school, school shooting, shooter, systems, violence
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The Hidden Costs of Individualism: A Neurobiological Exploration of Western Cultural Biases
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, Western culture’s tendency to exalt the privileged and blame the unlucky and marginalized can be understood through the lens of relational dynamics and the impact on the nervous system. Relational PatternsWestern culture reinforces hierarchical … Continue reading
The Surgeon General’s Warning on Parental Stress: the IPNB Case for Community and Systemic Support
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the Surgeon General’s warning about parents being stressed out highlights the critical role of relationships and community in mental health. Here’s how IPNB might frame this issue: Importance of Relational SafetyIPNB emphasizes the significance … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged burnout, connection, culture, Empathy, healthcare, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, parental leave, parents, Psychology, Regulation, resilience, structure, surgeon general, warning, work
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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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Tagged compassion, Empathy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, pity, Sympathy
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