TU15: Decoding The Science Of Interpersonal Neurobiology

Published: Dec. 13, 2016, 5:48 p.m.

b'IN THIS EPISODE:\\nUnpacking The Science of Interpersonal Neurobiology\\nShow Notes\\nUnpack the complicated science behind the brain, the mind and secure relating with psychotherapists and co-hosts of this podcast, Ann Kelley, Patty Olwell and Sue Marriott as they break down the\\xa0complicated subject of Interpersonal Neurobiology to make it usable in real life.\\nInterpersonal neurobiology sounds complicated but it isn\\u2019t. Use this in business, families, civic organizations and couples.\\nWhat Is Interpersonal Neurobiology\\nIt\\u2019s related to the mind, to the brain and to many different disciplines of science that come together and basically agree on a few things, which is in itself amazing, and it all move towards the idea of mental health and overall well being.\\nIN (interpersonal neurobiology) is a term coined by Dan Siegel (see show notes for extensive referencing). Neural plasticity basically means it\\u2019s never too late, the brain inside your skull is ever-changing and affected by our daily practices. Neural plasticity is explained in some detail and is a point of hope in aging, brain injury, trauma, neglect, attachment injuries and relationships.\\nHealing occurs by practice and work in compassionate social relationships.\\nBesides brain biology which we went over in Therapist Uncensored Episode 2, where we emphasized the importance of the PFC (pre-frontal cortex) in empathic relating, IN picks up in how to stay connected to your PFC. Siegel talks about striving for FACES flow, which is an integrated neural state, integration being a primary point in IN.\\nImportant Concepts\\nFACES flow \\u2013 FLEXIBLE ACTIVE COHERENT ENERGETIC SECURE (pre-frontal cortex active!!)\\nCOAL to get to FACES \\u2013 COAL is to relate to oneself in a CURIOUS, OPEN, ACCEPTING, and LOVING manner no matter what you are feeling. Cool off the mid-brain/limbic and move up to a more regulated calm place in the mind.\\nName it to tame it is a concept you\\u2019ll hear about to bring online neural aspects which will help you master feelings, bring in the pause, get you to and through COAL to FACES.\\nNeurons that fire together wire together, Hebbs Law. For better or worse.\\nConnect before you correct, parenting concept but also applicable in close relationships.\\nTriangle of well-being,\\xa0\\xa0 MIND, BRAIN, RELATIONSHIP. Especially applicable to therapists.\\nMindsight \\u2013 being able to see your own and others mind. Also called reflective function.\\n\\xa0\\nRESOURCES:\\nAdditional resources for this episode:\\n\\n* Dan Siegel-Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human\\xa0New York Times Bestseller\\n* Tara Brach-Radical Acceptance\\n* Resource guide by Dr. Dan Siegel\\n* These and other resources have been collected for you on our Resources page!\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\nTweet'