Tag Archives: #InterpersonalNeurobiology

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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The capacity to make good decisions

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Shay

The capacity to make good decisions is among many aspects of self that are dependent on sufficient nervous system regulation. Beyond a certain point of dysregulation, we lose our ability to feel love, joy, peace, gratitude, and beauty inside us. … Continue reading →

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“Unleash the Ladybug!”

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Shay

Della the Janked-Up Ladybug helped me launch my tiny-but-pointed #TraumaAwareAmerica initiative. It focuses on trauma awareness/education and the rights of traumatized people. I initially aimed at frontline providers, because they were the ones who could have greatly helped instead of … Continue reading →

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