Tag Archives: interpersonal neurobiology
“The God Shot”: Magical Thinking for a Culture That Refuses to Change
Dr. Eugene Lipov, who helped develop the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD, announced the release of his new book, “The God Shot.” The title also refers to a medical procedure he calls a “Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR).” … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged Anesthesiology, anesthetic, Domination, Dr. Eugene Lipov, DSR, Eugene Lipov, hierarchy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Lipov, magical thinking, nerve blocks, neurobiology, PTSD, Relational Neuroscience, SGB, SGB4PTSD, shots, silencing, Stellate Ganglion Block, Trauma, trauma recovery
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Announcing My First Book!
Of all the things I could have predicted for my life, becoming a watercolor graphic medicine artist who uses cartoon ladybugs to teach Relational Neuroscience was not one of them. But here I am. My “Della the IPNB Ladybug™” books … Continue reading
Creating My Own Justice: Art, Words, and the Nervous System
I keep talking about what happened to me because the lack of justice makes it impossible to “let it go,” as if that is even a thing. The psychiatric abuse and forced FGM surgery didn’t just happen; they continue to … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability
Tagged abuse, art, expression, failure of justice, integration, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, justice, justice making, medical abuse, medical harm, painting, process, recovery, watercolors, witnessing
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Dependency is Okay When it’s a Prescription
The mental illness industry is obsessed with telling people not to become dependent on anything: don’t rely on substances, don’t lean on coping tools too much, don’t build habits that might create “addiction.” But then, the very same industry hands … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged anti-depressants, anxiety, Behavioral Health, Cymbalta, dependency, discontinuation syndrome, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Lexapro, medical marijuana, Mental Health, MMJ, polypharmacy, psych meds, psychiatry, Psychology, psychotropic medications, withdrawal
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A Collective Roar: The Public Demand For the Epstein Files
The demand to expose the Epstein files has turned into a collective roar. People across political lines, class lines, and belief systems want the truth. That shows how deep this runs. Sexualized violence against children hits something primal in us. … Continue reading
Foundations of Regulation: Interpersonal Neurobiology Made Easy!
The Foundations of Regulation course helps you understand and experience your internal responses, without pressure, judgment, or performance. Everything is optional, and every practice is designed for you to explore at your own pace. You learn the key Interpersonal Neurobiology … Continue reading
Posted in Neurobiology
Tagged Foundations of Regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Nervous System, relationships, self, therapy
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World Mental Health Day: Understanding the Root Causes of Mental Health Conditions Through an IPNB Lens
As we recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10th, it’s important to step back and examine the deeper, systemic causes of the global mental health crisis. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, mental health is not just an individual … Continue reading
Connection Is the Cure: Meet My Nervous System’s Needs
My nervous system is desperate for the kind of connection that feels safe. Because all my life, I’ve been chronically and acutely deprived of that safety. Sometimes it’s been extreme, other times less so, but never enough. When I had … Continue reading
Posted in Healthcare
Tagged attunement, connection, disconnection, health, healthcare, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Medicine, Mental Health, Nervous System, safety
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Unhoused by Design: Trauma, Culture, and Survival
The Trump administration’s attacks on unhoused people have drawn intense controversy, and for good reason. Instead of addressing the structural causes of homelessness, like skyrocketing rents, stagnant wages, inaccessible healthcare, and systems that fail to support trauma recovery, the focus … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Community, culture, dignity, homelessness, housing, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, profit, safety, stability, Trauma, Trump, Trump Administration, unhoused
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