Tag Archives: interpersonal neurobiology
It’s Not “Psychological Trauma,” it’s Trauma
The term “psychological trauma” is often used, but it overlooks the neurophysiological reality of what happens during trauma. It is more accurately described as nervous system dysregulation, in which trauma overwhelms the nervous system, throwing it out of balance and … Continue reading
Creating Confident Patients: An IPNB Approach to Healthcare Advocacy
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, understanding and addressing the reluctance of patients to question healthcare providers involves recognizing the complex interplay between the brain, mind, and relationships. Here are some ways to advocate effectively for patients’ needs: Foster a … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, agency, autonomy, healthcare, healthcare rights, interpersonal neurobiology, Medicine, Mental Health, patient rights, Psychology, support, trust
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When Professionals Fail with CPTSD
It can feel frustrating and invalidating when professionals fail to recognize Complex PTSD (CPTSD) as a real condition. The truth is, it’s not part of their training to understand it, and that’s a systemic issue. The medical and psychiatric industries … Continue reading
The Neurobiology of Uncertainty and Fear
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) offers a lens to understand how our brains and bodies respond to uncertainty and fear, particularly during times of political unrest. Here’s a breakdown of how IPNB principles apply to this context: The Neurobiology of Fear and … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged agency, Community, fear, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, politics, Psychology, safety, social, threat, uncertainty, unrest, well-being
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CRPS and the Importance of Feeling Safe: An IPNB Perspective on Pain and Recovery
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the sense of safety is deeply intertwined with the functioning of the nervous system, which plays a key role in conditions like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). IPNB emphasizes that our brains and bodies … Continue reading
Restoring Homeostasis: How IPNB Can Inform CRPS Treatment
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) reflects how the mind, body, and environment are deeply interconnected. CRPS, particularly in its chronic form, illustrates how trauma—initially physical but often layered with emotional and social stress—can lead … Continue reading
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Tagged co-regulation, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, connection, CRPS, CRPS recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Nervous System, pain, RSDS, safety, trust
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True Need or Trauma Response? How to Tell the Difference
The distinction between a true need and a trauma-driven need isn’t always clear because both arise from the same nervous system working to keep you safe and supported. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, it’s helpful to approach this question … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged compassion, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, trauma response
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Thin Volumes: Reframing the ICD and DSM
If the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) were reorganized through an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) lens, an astonishingly large portion of it might fall under trauma or trauma-related disorders, making them thin volumes. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Behavioral Health, ICD, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Nervous System, psychiatry, Psychology, Regulation
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Community as Resistance: Strategies for Surviving—and Thriving—in Uncertain Times
In times of growing fear and division, such as those surrounding political uncertainty, it’s vital to mindfully choose our safety strategies—not only for our own well-being but also for the collective health of those around us. As another Trump administration … Continue reading
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Tagged befriend and tend, chronic stress, Community, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, political, Psychology, Trauma, Trump, uncertainty
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Resilience is Not a Character Trait
Our culture often paints resilience as individual strength or toughness, a matter of will or character. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) lens, resilience depends on the interplay between our biology, environment, and the relational systems in which we’re embedded. Framing … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Psychology, resilience
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