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Safety in Uncertainty: Protecting Ourselves and Others Through IPNB

In times of growing fear and division, such as those surrounding political uncertainty, it’s vital to mindfully choose our safety strategies for our own well-being and the collective health of those around us. As another Trump administration looms on the … Continue reading

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Connection Over Control: Why IPNB is the Antidote to Dominance Hierarchies

Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) supports the reduction of hierarchy, especially when it comes to relationships, organizations, and social structures. IPNB, developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, is grounded in the idea that human beings thrive in environments that promote connection, attunement, empathy, … Continue reading

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Mocking Gus Walz: A Symptom of Emotional Insecurity and Disconnection

A right-wing media personality called Gus Walz a “blubbering bitch boy,” while others mimicked and shamed the teen’s emotional reaction to his father’s acceptance speech at last month’s Democratic National Convention. These shameful attacks on a child caused me to … Continue reading

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Identity in Flux: The IPNB Perspective on JD Vance’s Early Life

Once a person is familiar with the signs and causes of trauma, they can see it in others’ words, behaviors, postures, movements, and stories. An article from the AP focuses on JD Vance’s various names. It includes indications of likely … Continue reading

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