Tag Archives: Interpersonal Neurobiology

The “Patel Pause”: building capacity for trust after trauma

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Shay

A brief, simple protocol of granting and withdrawing consent can help restore patient trust after medical or other trauma. An increased sense of safety and agency in your practice will help traumatized patients return instead of postponing care. The Patel … Continue reading →

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Alienated from shadows, butterflies, and waving ferns

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Shay

  This feels strange. I’m still not used to living with so many windows. My nervous system is not yet familiar enough with the world outside them to be fully comfortable. For instance, I frequently turn expecting a threat at … Continue reading →

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No shame in survival responses!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Shay

No shame in survival responses! Every living organism is naturally and normally oriented toward safety, integration/wholeness, and well-being. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) lens, the “something preventing that from happening” is never the organism, but impediments created by the environment. … Continue reading →

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Psychology is a domination system

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Shay

The mainstream / domination psychology system pathologizes normal human responses to abnormal experiences. It also presses us to fit its definition of humanity and valid human experience. Not to mention, it completely denies oue neurobiology. For instance, it uses the … Continue reading →

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Harness the Power of Connection and Community

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Shay

As human beings, connection and a sense of belonging are essential for living and thriving. Sadly it’s not always easy to get these needs met – or not optimally. Enjoy this short video to learn: Why are connection and community … Continue reading →

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DO THIS, NOT THAT! When Compassionate Witnessing Goes Wrong

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Shay

In this video, Imogen Ragone and I provide practical information about what to do, and crucially, what NOT to do. They discuss how to identify and avoid the common mistakes that undermine meaningful connection, and what you can do instead. … Continue reading →

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Compassionate witnessing: what is it and why does it seem like magic?

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Shay

Do you know what it means to be a compassionate witness? It’s a term that’s been bandied around quite a bit recently and is something we’ve discussed in depth in Imogen Ragone‘s weekly BodyIntelligence, Neurobiology, and Trauma ongoing study group. … Continue reading →

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Complex PTSD Recovery Tools

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Shay

Having survived severe Developmental Trauma, lived with Complex PTSD my entire life, and studied the neurobiology of fear for about 6 years, I’ve developed a strong set of recovery tools. These are selected for their positive neurophysiological effect and support … Continue reading →

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