immigration and mental health
The landscape of U.S. immigration has evolved, bringing new challenges and opportunities in understanding immigrant health. Research in fields like decolonial and liberation psychology, intersectionality, and trauma-informed care sheds light on the health experiences of immigrants. Here are some key takeaways:
A great article in the nyt on somatic experiencing!
This article explores the concept of somatic therapy, which focuses on healing emotional wounds through the body.
The Hidden Nature of Attachment Beliefs and Their Impact on Professional Success
For a company to thrive, it’s essential that team members feel seen, heard, and understood. By learning to recognize and address attachment beliefs, leaders can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment. This not only improves interpersonal relationships but also enhances productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction.
How the brain and therapy work together
Our brains are essentially prediction machines with one primary job: keeping us alive. To do this, they rely on past experiences to predict future events. This is all based on what we've encoded in our memory… It's like if you taste a delicious cake and later encounter ingredients like eggs, flour, and butter. Your brain might label the new dish as cake, even if it isn’t.
How Our Brain Learns and Adapts: The Magic of Memory Reconsolidation
Understanding how our brains learn, adapt, and change through memory reconsolidation not only gives us insight into our own behaviors but also opens up new possibilities for personal growth and therapeutic techniques. Whether we’re dealing with past traumas or looking to improve our adaptive strategies, the dynamic nature of memory offers hope for lasting change.
Example of Implicit Prediction Models: Riding a Bicycle
Go beyond TikTok mental health. If you want to understand and change your mental health start with this important concept. Then check out the post on memory reconsolidation to see the application.
The basic problem that brings people to therapy: Part One
I would wager that most of what brings people to therapy are emotional conflicts. Emotional conflicts are the results of some kind of trauma experience. When emotional conflicts come from growing up they are considered symbols of what’s called, developmental trauma (sometimes called “small ’t’ trauma”). When they are in connection to a shocking or harrowing moment or event they are considered symbols of what’s called, shock trauma (sometimes called “large ’T’ trauma”).
Navigating Conflict Beyond Trigger Warnings
Conflict is challenging. It becomes even more difficult when a trauma response is triggered. Imagine treating a minor issue like a major crisis—a "five-dollar problem" escalating to a "five-hundred-dollar problem." This often happens unconsciously, making it feel like a rational reaction. So, how can we address a problem that we can't directly perceive? Here are three steps to help navigate this issue:
What Are Attachment Styles?
Attachment styles are ways people connect and relate to others based on their early experiences with caregivers…These patterns often continue into adulthood and influence romantic relationships. People tend to form relationships with partners who have similar attachment styles to one or both of their parents.
What Counseling Isn’t: Clearing Up Common Misunderstandings
It might seem odd to write about what counseling isn’t, but there's a lot of confusion about effective therapy. So, let’s clear up some misconceptions.