Tag Archives: Nervous System
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
A Child Reveals the Agenda of the Most Powerful Man on Earth: What Musk’s Son Reveals About Power Without Restraint
A video of Elon Musk and a son, shows the boy, perhaps 3-4 years old, proclaiming something about SpaceX that ends with, “and quietly do whatever we want!” followed by a maniacal laugh. Children absorb what they see. A child … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged accountability, boy, child, Elon, Elon Musk, Musk, Nervous System, power, safety, son
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The Unscientific Nature of Psychiatry and the Fallacy of the Chemical Cure
I recently came across the article “Op-Ed: Why Anti-Psychiatry Now Fails and Harms.” The piece discusses the evolution of the anti-psychiatry movement, highlighting its shift from an academic critique to a disorganized entity that spreads disinformation, potentially deterring individuals from … 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
Posted in pain
Tagged co-regulation, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, connection, CRPS, CRPS recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Nervous System, pain, RSDS, safety, trust
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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
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Behavioral Health, ICD, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Nervous System, psychiatry, Psychology, Regulation
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“Navigating Uncertainty: Supporting Your Nervous System in Challenging Times,” a special seminar
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11 AM – 12:30 PM US Eastern Time Delivered Live on Zoom by Imogen Ragone and Shay Seaborne CPTSD Register In uncertain times, our bodies and nervous systems often carry the weight of the unknown. In this … 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 political unrest. Here’s a breakdown of how IPNB principles apply to this context: The Neurobiology of Fear and Threat Perception … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged authoritarian, authoritarianism, co-regulation, Community, connection, Domination, domination hierarchy, fear, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Nervous System, political, politics, PTSD, Regulation, self-regulation, social, social engagement, uncertainty, unrest, well-being
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Why “Regulate Your Emotions” is the Wrong Goal
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, emotions aren’t something we simply regulate directly through willpower or control; instead, they are the product of a regulated nervous system. The nervous system, when in balance, naturally produces emotional responses that are more … Continue reading
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Tagged emotions, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Nervous System, Regulation, well-being
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Why I’m Not Watching Election Day Coverage
Election Day can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. The constant stream of breaking news, updates, opinions, and reactions floods our screens, and we’re expected to tune in as if our very survival depends on it. This year, however, I’ve made … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Community, election, election day, Mental Health, Nervous System, news, voting, well-being
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