Tag Archives: IPNB

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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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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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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