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The Roots of Disconnection: an IPNB Analysis of JD Vance’s Childhood Trauma

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

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

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

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

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

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”

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

 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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