Tag Archives: Relational Neuroscience

Psychology is a domination system

Posted on 2023-03-19 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 2022-12-16 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 2022-12-12 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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Who is Della the IPNB Ladybug?

Posted on 2020-08-19 by Shay

Della the IPNB Ladybug™ is a fairly recent arrival to my art. I became interested in the cartoon as a medium that offers a measure of safety to viewers, so they can take in something that might otherwise be overwhelming. … Continue reading →

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