Tag Archives: Trauma
Can Trauma Survivors Recover 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
Posted in PTSD, Trauma
Tagged Complex PTSD, CPTSD, Medicine, Mental Health, Nervous System, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychology, PTSD, Regulation, Trauma
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Trauma is Political. Healing is, Too.
Most trauma is caused by power imbalances in which the powerful neglect, abuse, and exploit those who have less. Such out-of-balance relational dynamics–especially when protected by institutions–are the driver of mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, recurrent pain, and virtually all … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged abuse, fascism, hierarchy, Interpersonal Neurobilology, IPNB, Nervous System, politics, power, Regulation, Trauma
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Trauma is a Symptom of Insufficient Support
We often talk about trauma like it lives in the event itself, the abuse, the violence, the accident, the betrayal. But from a relational and neurobiological perspective, trauma doesn’t come from the event alone. It comes from what was missing … Continue reading
A Deliberate Strategy to Harm Federal Workers
“We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected,” said Russell Vought, the current administration’s director of the federal Office of Management and Budget. “When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work, … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged IPNB, OMB, politics, Russell Vought, Trauma, Trump Administration
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IPNB-Informed Recovery Plan for Stress or Trauma
Unlike the mainstream mental illness industry’s standard treatments, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) offers a compelling framework for trauma and chronic stress recovery. This model recovery plan emphasizes restoring homeostasis through relational safety, nervous system support, and practical strategies for daily life. … Continue reading
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
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Behavioral Health, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, relationships, support, Trauma
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The Shredding of My Safety Nets
Thanks to the effects of compound trauma on the brain, my resources for many things I used to enjoy have been quite limited for years. Most of my resources for social encounters are used for visits with my doctors. There’s … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, PTSD
Tagged allostatic load, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, isolation, Mental Health, PTSD, Trauma, well-being
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It’s Not “Psychological Trauma,” it’s Trauma
The term “psychological trauma” is often used, but it overlooks the neurophysiological reality of what happens during trauma. It is more accurately described as nervous system dysregulation, in which trauma overwhelms the nervous system, throwing it out of balance and … Continue reading
Community as Resistance: Strategies for Surviving—and Thriving—in Uncertain Times
In times of growing fear and division, such as those surrounding political uncertainty, it’s vital to mindfully choose our safety strategies—not only for our own well-being but also for the collective health of those around us. As another Trump administration … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged befriend and tend, chronic stress, Community, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, political, Psychology, Trauma, Trump, uncertainty
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Desperate for Connection, Paralyzed by Fear: Trauma’s Cruel Dilemma
One of the cruelest effects of complex trauma is how our nervous systems become equally desperate for connection and terrified of it. Any interaction can feel potentially dangerous. We focus on detecting threats and protecting ourselves, but we can’t protect … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Betrayal Trauma, Complex PTSD, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, love, Mental Health, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Trauma, well-being
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