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Foundations of Regulation:  Interpersonal Neurobiology Made Easy!

The Foundations of Regulation course helps you understand and experience your internal responses, without pressure, judgment, or performance. Everything is optional, and every practice is designed for you to explore at your own pace. You learn the key Interpersonal Neurobiology … Continue reading

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How Can We Recognize Human Predators?

Recognizing human predators begins with listening to your body and your relational instincts, especially when they signal unease, confusion, or collapse. Predators often manipulate the connection itself, presenting as charming, helpful, or powerful while slowly distorting your sense of reality, … Continue reading

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Ruptured Humanity: the IPNB of the Ethical Divide

The ethical divide reflects the rupture in our shared sense of humanity. Ethical beliefs are rooted in our capacity to recognize and care about the impact of our actions on others. When this capacity is eroded, people can justify cruelty, … Continue reading

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Our Behavior is Shaped by Experiences and Relationships

From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, our behavior is deeply influenced by our brain and nervous system, which are shaped by our experiences and relationships. People with mental health issues often have histories of trauma and stress that affect their … 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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The Roots of Disconnection: an IPNB Analysis of JD Vance’s Childhood Trauma

An article from the AP focuses on JD Vance’s various names. It highlights a childhood marked by instability, frequent changes in caregivers, identity shifts, and disrupted attachments. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the childhood described in the case of … Continue reading

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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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Nurturing Belonging and Love: Building Community Care

According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the third level is “a sense of belonging and love.” This level highlights our psychological need for intimate relationships and the crucial role they play in meeting our physiological needs. Even when we practice … Continue reading

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An Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) View of Loving Somebody Who is “Damaged”

 A meme on social media stated that one can “Never know how much a person is ‘damaged’ until you try to love them.” “Damaged” is a pathologizing term. From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the idea that you never know … Continue reading

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