Tag Archives: Interpersonal Neurobilology
The “Mental Illness” Frame Is the Problem. Interpersonal Neurobiology Changes Everything
The mental illness industry frames mental health in terms of individual pathology, diagnosis, and personal responsibility. It focuses on what’s wrong with a person: what disorder they might have, what cognitive distortions they carry, what behaviors need changing. It tends … Continue reading
Hugs in the Treatment Plan: This Is What Care Feels Like
Six years ago, a gynecologist at ChristianaCare cut away healthy tissue without my consent. That egregious violation of informed consent fractured my sense of safety in a medical environment, my relationship with my body, and my ability to trust that … Continue reading
The Shame-Busting Power of IPNB
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) is inherently shame-busting because it shifts our understanding of human behavior, emotion, and relationship from a lens of personal blame to one of compassionate, embodied context. Here’s how: Normalizes Survival Responses IPNB teaches that many behaviors people … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged connection, Interpersonal Neurobilology, IPNB, safety, survival, survival adaptations
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Who’s Responsible for Your Healing?
Social media abounds with admonitions that “You are responsible for your healing,” as if well-being is an individual choice and lack of it is a character flaw. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, healing is about understanding how our experiences, … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged healing, Interpersonal Neurobilology, IPNB, responsibility
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Trauma is Political. Healing is, Too.
Most trauma is caused by power imbalances in which the powerful neglect, abuse, and exploit those who have less. Such out-of-balance relational dynamics–especially when protected by institutions–are the driver of mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, recurrent pain, and virtually all … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged abuse, fascism, hierarchy, Interpersonal Neurobilology, IPNB, Nervous System, politics, power, Regulation, Trauma
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IPNB-Informed Recovery Plan for Stress or Trauma
Unlike the mainstream mental illness industry’s standard treatments, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) offers a compelling framework for trauma and chronic stress recovery. This model recovery plan emphasizes restoring homeostasis through relational safety, nervous system support, and practical strategies for daily life. … Continue reading
The Dysregulated Society: How Chronic Stress Fuels Political Polarization
The political climate today isn’t just about ideology or policy; it is about nervous systems in constant activation. From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, this isn’t simply disagreement; it’s widespread dysregulation. People aren’t just arguing about facts or values. They’re … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Community, divisiveness, dysregulation, Interpersonal Neurobilology, IPNB, politics
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