Throughout our developmental stages, from babies to full-fledged adults, we make meaning of our experiences with the brain and psyche we have at the time. The parts of our brain which allow us to challenge the meaning we make of our experiences and of ourselves are located in the prefrontal cortex. They come online later … Continued
There is no doubt that while relatively brief for all that is covered, this video is dense with cutting-edge scientific and psychological knowledge with great social and existential implications. Ian McGilchrist is the author of “The Master and his Emissary”, a brick of a book, dedicated in helping us better understand brain neuroscience. The book … Continued
Most of us have experienced the intense emotional and sexual attraction notorious for sweeping away our common sense when we fall in love. While this experience is very common, the real challenge is that many confuse “falling in love” with “being infatuated with lust”. Simply said, what is it about lust that awakens our instincts … Continued
This is a challenging Post to write, especially in a Blog format, since I can only brush the surface of this very complex and adversarial personality disorder, also known as Anti Social Personality Disorder (ASPD). We all suffer, individually and as a society, from the devastating effects of sociopathy. This is why I believe it is important to … Continued
We all know the weird feeling of someone telling us something while our personal experience doesn’t quite match the words uttered. This often leaves us doubting ourselves and not sure of what is real and what is not; if we are being gaslit or if our radar is off. While sometimes our neuroception (the perception … Continued
Every organism must have healthy and functional boundaries if it is to survive, let alone thrive. When their genetic code has not been altered and there is no toxicity preventing their optimal functioning, cellular membranes instinctively know; what to let in as nutrients; how to use these nutrients to maintain and grow the cell; how … Continued
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Dear Psychotherapist Colleagues, As the name suggests, Brainspotting is a brain-based therapeutic modality which is a powerful add-on to our clinical tool kit. Brainspotting engages both the body and the psyche. In fact, it mends the gap between both. It is an elegant modality which allows direct access to the subcortical brain where traumatic memories … Continued
As we’ve seen in this video, Brainspotting is a powerful brain-based therapeutic modality which allows access to the subcortical layers of the brain; which consists of the limbic system and the brain stem —the areas of the brain where emotional, sensory experiences are stored and processed, and instinctual primal energies stem from. True healing requires … Continued
Dr. Karl Pillemer, Ph.D. is a gerontologist who interviewed over 700 elders (ranging from 60 years old to over 100 years old.) on the different aspects of long-term relationships. “The Experts”, as he refers to them, are as diverse in cultural background and life experiences as our 50 States. Their advices on love, intimate relationship … Continued