Polyvagal theory is a leading model for understanding the role of the nervous system in trauma. Developed in 1994, polyvagal theory explains how the vagus nerve, which connects the brain to the body, influences our emotion regulation, social connection, and fear response. The theory proposes that the vagus nerve has three branches that correspond to […]
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VIRTUAL DATING + MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH DR. NIZAMI, WHAT ARE THE OBSTACLES OF VIRTUAL DATING IN TODAY’S WORLD? Something that we’re facing in the dating world right now is just that extra layer of virtual community and meeting a partner online or through texting or an app, which is really new. It’s modern dating, it’s
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BRAIN CHEMISTRY + HEARTBREAK :: INTERVIEW WITH IRIS G-THRASH, LCSW WHAT ARE THE GOOD BRAIN CHEMICALS? So when we are connected, when we are bonded with somebody, all the good chemicals get released. So for example, the chemicals that make us feel happy, the serotonin gets released, the chemicals that makes us feel attracted to
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PRIDE MONTH :: THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE Pride Month is a time to celebrate the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. It is also a time to raise awareness and advocate for the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people, who face higher rates of stigma, discrimination, and violence than
NARRATIVE THERAPY :: HOW TO REAUTHOR YOUR STORY When you think of stories, what comes to mind? Maybe you thought of a funny memory with a friend from childhood, or maybe you remember your father telling you about his childhood. Often, one thinks of stories as an account of imaginary or real people and events
FAMILIES + INVALIDATING ENVIRONMENTS WITH DR. DORIT SABERI, PhD I start by saying that inadvertently we all create invalidating environments for our family members. And the example is in the idea of fixing, but also that there isn’t always a fit, especially for individuals who come in with some biological predisposition that is then met
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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) TREATMENT MODALITIES Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication, emotional regulation, and behavioral development. There are several treatment options that can help individuals with ASD develop and maintain functionality skills, manage behaviors, and improve social communication and interaction. The below list reviews specific treatment modalities empirically
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POLITICO FEATURES DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI Women and the dark side of AI By SOPHIE GARDNER 05/19/2023 11:07 AM EDT Garden writes: That “unprecedented speed” is what’s worsening deepfake abuse, according to Kristen Lorene Zaleski, Director of Forensic Mental Health at Keck Human Rights Clinic. While deepfakes are not new, they were, until recently, time consuming and
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A Conversation About Revenge Porn and Other Forms of Technology Facilitated Sexual Assault This presentation will overview online forms of sexual abuse including revenge porn, sextortion, and other forms of tech-enabled abuse. The presentation will discuss the latest trends in abuse technology, the mental health effects of being victimized online, and how psychotherapy can treat
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DR. MEINERS, AS STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST, WHAT ARE YOUR THERAPEUTIC STRENGTHS AT THE COLLECTIVE? “Two things, I think collaboration and curiosity are the most important things for me when it comes to my work with an individual.” – Dr. Tony Meiners, PsyD COLLABORATION I never want to assume that I know someone else’s experience. I think
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