Tag Archives: Trauma
The Myth of the One-Time Reset: The Promise and Limits of SGB in Trauma Treatment
When I had my first Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) in September 2020 I believed the literature that asserts the nerve block “resets the autonomic nervous system (ANS).” I was highly disappointed to find that reality is far more complex. While … Continue reading
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Tagged Anesthesiologist, Doctor, Nerve Block, Nervous System, Pain Management, PTSD, SGB, Stellate Ganglion Block, Stress, Trauma
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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
Identity in Flux: The IPNB Perspective on JD Vance’s Early Life
Once a person is familiar with the signs and causes of trauma, they can see it in others’ words, behaviors, postures, movements, and stories. An article from the AP focuses on JD Vance’s various names. It includes indications of likely … Continue reading
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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