There are different mechanisms for “fast learning” (threat-based learning and novelty-based learning) and “slow/normal learning” (learning without the presence of threat). These types of learning are associated with different neural
We’ve all experienced those moments where our thoughts seem to be working against us. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often categorizes these as ‘thought errors’ or ‘cognitive distortions.’ But what if
Neuroception is a term introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges, a renowned researcher in the field of neuroscience and psychophysiology. It refers to the subconscious (“behind the scenes”) process through which
In the context of physics, post-materialism explores the idea that the nature of reality extends beyond the purely material and physical. It suggests that there may be deeper layers or
Move Over Affirmations – Iffirmations Give Your Beliefs a Rapid Remix! How to do it: Iffirmational Havening in 4 Steps: Additional things to haven on by injecting into the above
In addition to top-down and bottom-up processes (see summary images below), emotions, and the feelings they produce can arise through various other mechanisms. And though I did my best to
Internal family systems is so easy for a human to understand. We are born with parts. We have an internal family of parts that is guided by “the part that’s
The biological spacesuit (body) comes with a handy feather-O-meter. There are 3 main states: GREEN, YELLOW, and RED. You might recognize these as the states describe in The Polyvagal Theory,
In Part 1, I wrote about some of the different ways we address multiplicity of mind: These days I like to consider the term “human” being as: The biological spacesuit
In this episode, Carol Robertson PhD, creator of Brain Art and Brain Sculpture and a Havening Trainer uses beautiful analogies as she discusses the neuroscience around potentiation (add “doors” or