Tag Archives: Regulation
The Neurobiology of Incel Violence
The link between Incels and violence can be understood through the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) by examining how chronic emotional dysregulation, unmet relational needs, and unresolved trauma can drive some individuals to extreme behaviors. Violence often emerges when the … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, incel, Incels, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, misogyny, powerlessness, Psychology, Regulation, violence, well-being
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lies About PTSD
“Though PTSD cannot be cured, it can be treated and managed in several ways,” claims the National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) on its page about PTSD. Hogwash! NAMI’s claim that “PTSD cannot be cured” is misleading and disempowering. It … Continue reading
Tips to Connect for Well-Being
Safe connections are the foundation of our felt sense of safety and therefore, our well-being. Here are tips for increasing your safe connections with others. Actively ListenFully concentrate on what the other person is saying without interrupting. Show that you … Continue reading
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Tagged connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Psychology, Regulation, well-being
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Understanding Incels, an Interpersonal Neurobiology Perspective
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) highlights the importance of early attachment relationships in shaping our brain development and social behaviors. Secure attachments in childhood foster healthy emotional regulation and social skills. In contrast, insecure attachments can lead to difficulties in forming and … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, incel, Incels, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, misogyny, Psychology, Regulation, social isolation, well-being
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Misogyny and Violence: the Neurobiological Connection
The connection between misogyny and violence can be deeply understood through the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), which explores how our brain, body, and relationships are intricately connected. From this perspective, misogyny and violence are not just social phenomena but … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, Empathy, Incels, men, Mental Health, misogyny, Psychology, Regulation, rejection, shame, violence, women
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Cultivating Safe Relationships When You Have No Support
Safe relationships are vital to trauma recovery and general well-being. For many, the idea of forming safe and supportive relationships seems daunting, especially if they don’t have anyone in their life they can truly rely on. But building these connections … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Regulation, well-being
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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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Tagged Community, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, political, politics, President, Regulation, Trump, uncertainty, well-being
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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
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
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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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