Tag Archives: Trump
Unhoused by Design: Trauma, Culture, and Survival
The Trump administration’s attacks on unhoused people have drawn intense controversy, and for good reason. Instead of addressing the structural causes of homelessness, like skyrocketing rents, stagnant wages, inaccessible healthcare, and systems that fail to support trauma recovery, the focus … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, culture, dignity, homelessness, housing, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, profit, safety, stability, Trauma, Trump, Trump Administration, unhoused
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The President Parenting Our Nation
Our nervous systems respond to leaders the same way we react to people who hold power in our lives, especially caregivers when we were young. That’s because our bodies and brains develop in the context of relationships. Safety, connection, and … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged alloparenting, America, Donald Trump, hierarchy, parenting, President, Trump, Trump Administration, USA
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A Military Parade as a Mirror: IPNB Reflections on the Spectacle of Control
This past weekend’s military parade wasn’t just a public display of tanks and troops, but a psychological spectacle meant to reinforce a particular kind of power. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, it serves as a stark case study in … Continue reading
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Tagged authoritaianism, authority, Interpersonal Neurobiolgy, IPNB, military, military parade, No Kings Day, parade, protest, Trump, Washington DC
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HR 1: “The Chronic Stress Amplification Act”
The bill known as H.R. 1 has been called the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but the reality is far from beautiful for many people. If passed, it would cut billions from Medicaid and other essential programs that millions of vulnerable … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Beautiful Bill, billionaires, CEOs, Donald Trump, dysregulation, harm, HR 1, legislation, oppression, President, tax breaks for billionaires, taxes, Trump
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How the Democratic Party Fostered MAGA
Trumpism didn’t rise from nowhere, and it’s not simply the result of one man’s manipulation or one party’s extremism. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) lens, what we’re seeing is the inevitable outcome of long-standing disconnection between people and institutions, between … Continue reading
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Tagged betrayal, d&c, Democratic party, hierarchy, Presidency, Trump, Trump Administration
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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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Safety in Uncertainty: Protecting Ourselves and Others Through IPNB
In times of growing fear and division, such as those surrounding political uncertainty, it’s vital to mindfully choose our safety strategies for our own well-being and the collective health of those around us. As another Trump administration looms on the … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Mental Health
Tagged Community, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, political, politics, President, Regulation, Trump, uncertainty, well-being
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Post-Election Stress Relief: Community and Boundaries Can Protect Your Mental Health
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, maintaining your mental health in the face of overwhelming stress involves focusing on what you can control, specifically your relationships and sense of community. Seek out environments where you feel safe and understood. These … Continue reading
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Tagged America, chronic stress, Community, connection, election, Harris, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, President, Stress, Trump, well-being
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