Tag Archives: Psychology
Un-Shaming “Co-Dependency,” an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) View
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, what is often labeled as “co-dependency” can be reinterpreted as a survival adaptation. In the context of IPNB, our brains evolved for connection and relationships are crucial for our emotional and physical well-being. When … Continue reading
Restoring Balance: The Role of Interpersonal Neurobiology in Native American Healing
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the biggest challenges faced by Native American populations are deeply intertwined with historical trauma, systemic injustice, and disrupted relational connections across generations. IPNB, which emphasizes the importance of relationships, social environments, and neurobiology in … Continue reading
From Pathology to Relationship: IPNB Insights into the Medicalization of Social Issues
The medicalization of social issues like addiction and mental health, backed by industrial interests, shifts focus from systemic inequality to biological explanations, depoliticizing the true causes of widespread despair, as it causes further harm and even kills. In the Jacobin … Continue reading
Depression, Brain Plasticity, and Healing: An Interpersonal Neurobiology Approach
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, depression can be understood as a state where the brain, nervous system, and body are out of balance, struggling to maintain homeostasis. This imbalance affects key systems that regulate mood, energy, and motivation, often … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged depression, homeostasis, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Psychology, Regulation
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From Survival to Awe: Healing the Nervous System’s Emotional Landscape
It happened while I was watching several hummingbirds swoop around my head in my patio garden. I felt a glimmer of awe! This was the first time in recent months. During the past 6 years, ever since the behavioral health … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged anderior cingulate cortex, awe, brain, connection, emotions, feelings, glimmers, insula, integration, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, love, Mental Health, Nervous System, peace, Psychology, PTSD, well-being, wonder
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The Empowerment Revolution: How IPNB Challenges Shame and Fosters Healing
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) is empowering and shame-busting. Here’s how it fosters empowerment and challenges shame: Empowering Aspects of IPNB Understanding the Brain and Mind: Knowledge is Power: IPNB provides a clear understanding of how trauma impacts the brain and nervous … Continue reading
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
The Surgeon General’s Warning on Parental Stress: the IPNB Case for Community and Systemic Support
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the Surgeon General’s warning about parents being stressed out highlights the critical role of relationships and community in mental health. Here’s how IPNB might frame this issue: Importance of Relational SafetyIPNB emphasizes the significance … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged burnout, connection, culture, Empathy, healthcare, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, parental leave, parents, Psychology, Regulation, resilience, structure, surgeon general, warning, work
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Why ‘Just Let It Go’ Falls Short: The Healing Power of Empathy
It seems like people who say dismissive things to trauma survivors like “just let it go” don’t consciously realize why they say them. This was the case with my friend of many years, who repeatedly told me to “just let … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Mental Health
Tagged Complex PTSD, fix, friend, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, let it go, Mental Health, Psychology, PTSD, rescue, shipmate
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