Tag Archives: Regulation
We Need Self Care and Collective Care
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, both collective care and self-care are essential for promoting overall well-being. IPNB emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals within social systems and highlights the impact of interpersonal relationships on brain development and functioning. Self-care focuses … Continue reading
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Tagged belonging, collective, Community, community care, connection, Regulation, relationships, self-care, social
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Communities can foster safety and connection through shared values, mutual support, and collective regulation
Fostering safety and connection in communities is essential for building strong, resilient social networks. Here’s how communities can achieve this through shared values, mutual support, and collective regulation, emphasizing the role of relational practices and community rituals: Shared Values Shared … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, Regulation, support, values
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The Hand Model of the Brain: A Tool for Understanding and Managing Stress
When somebody is “flipping their lid,” it’s a clear sign that they are overwhelmed and not in control of their emotions. In these moments, what’s going on in their brain, and how can we help them? The Brain on Red … Continue reading
Mirrored Self-Touch: a safe co-regulation experience
Mirrored self-touch, within an IPNB perspective, can be understood through the lens of social engagement and regulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), particularly the ventral vagal pathway. When one person mirrors another person’s self-touch or self-regulation modality, such as … Continue reading
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Tagged co-regulation, connection, Empathy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, mirror neurons, Regulation, resonance, safety, vagal
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Can Trauma Survivors Recover Even Without Access to Professional Help?
According to a 2021 study, “most states have fewer than 40% of the mental health professionals needed” and “more than half (51%) of counties in the United States have no practicing psychiatrists.” Even where mental illness industry practitioners exist, many … Continue reading
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Tagged Complex PTSD, CPTSD, Medicine, Mental Health, Nervous System, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychology, PTSD, Regulation, Trauma
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