Tag Archives: Relational Neuroscience
Why I Quit Therapy
Over 6.5 years, I was traumatized by 13 therapists. Even the intake, first session, and attempt to explain my history put my nervous system back into the same defensive state. In session, I frequently encountered misattunement that prompted their disbelief, … Continue reading
Secrecy and Stability: The Super Enablers at My Father’s Memorial
At my father’s memorial in 2019, the family dynamics were easy to see. Most people did not want to talk to me. They showed it through distance, short answers, or simply not engaging. My sister’s behavior was openly hostile. Her … Continue reading
Posted in Family, IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged enablers, family, family hierarchy, family secrets, funeral, IPNB, narrative control, Relational Neuroscience, super enablers
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Outsourcing to Angels: Faith as Deferral Instead of Action
Recently, I met someone who told me that the political turmoil of today is okay according to the angels. They say it’s just cleaning out the bad stuff. She also said that angels don’t work on our timeline, so we … Continue reading
Posted in Systems
Tagged Angels, fate, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Relational Neuroscience, spirituality
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“The God Shot”: Magical Thinking for a Culture That Refuses to Change
Dr. Eugene Lipov, who helped develop the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD, announced the release of his new book, “The God Shot.” The title also refers to a medical procedure he calls a “Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR).” … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged Anesthesiology, anesthetic, Domination, Dr. Eugene Lipov, DSR, Eugene Lipov, hierarchy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Lipov, magical thinking, nerve blocks, neurobiology, PTSD, Relational Neuroscience, SGB, SGB4PTSD, shots, silencing, Stellate Ganglion Block, Trauma, trauma recovery
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Announcing My First Book!
Of all the things I could have predicted for my life, becoming a watercolor graphic medicine artist who uses cartoon ladybugs to teach Relational Neuroscience was not one of them. But here I am. My “Della the IPNB Ladybug™” books … Continue reading
When Therapy Isn’t Therapeutic
Safety is the foundation of any therapeutic relationship, especially for trauma survivors. It is the therapist’s responsibility to create that sense of safety when the client cannot. This is their first and most crucial task. Without safety, there can be … Continue reading
The Power of Connection: Patch Adams MD and the Interpersonal Neurobiology of Healing
In the fall of 2020, when I was very near death due to hypercritical allostatic load (overloaded nervous system), I reached out to someone whose compassion I deeply admired. I had watched one of Patch Adams MD’s videos on YouTube—it … Continue reading
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
The Hidden Costs of Individualism: A Neurobiological Exploration of Western Cultural Biases
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, Western culture’s tendency to exalt the privileged and blame the unlucky and marginalized can be understood through the lens of relational dynamics and the impact on the nervous system. Relational PatternsWestern culture reinforces hierarchical … Continue reading
The Behavioral Health Industry Fails Us
Very few providers are qualified to treat people who suffer from Developmental Trauma. Uninformed medical and psychiatric professionals often cause further harm when they’re giving us their best, but it’s not wholly their fault. The entire power structure of the … Continue reading
Posted in Healthcare, Trauma
Tagged interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, psychiatry, Psychology, PTSD, Relational Neuroscience, therapy, well-being
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