Interpersonal neurobiology
This core IPNB concept refers to the linkage of differentiated parts into a functional whole.
What is integration?
This domain connects higher cortical regions like the PFC with lower regions like the amygdala.
What is vertical integration?
From an IPNB perspective, trauma is hypothesized to be this type of disorder.
What is a disorder of disrupted integration?
According to Daniel J. Siegel, this complex system emerges from the regulation of energy and information flow.
What is the mind?
This type of integration links the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
What is horizontal integration?
Early trauma can overactivate this brain region and cause an increase in fear responses.
What is the amygdala?
This occurs when integration is disrupted, leading to patterns of either chaos or rigidity.
What is psychological distress?
This domain involves the flow of energy and information between individuals and others, and plays a crucial role in development and quality of relationships across the lifespan.
What is interpersonal integration?
When the brain adapts for survival rather than growth due to chronic stress, it reflects this process.
What is disrupted integration?
This type of framework integrates findings from multiple disciplines (interpersonal neurobiology is called this).
What is a consilient framework?
Difficulty regulating emotions and reasoning due to impaired PFC–amygdala communication reflects disruption in this domain.
What is vertical integration?
Trauma in early attachment relationships can impair this ability, which is to understand one’s own and others’ mental states.
What is mindsight?
This practice helps restore integration by increasing awareness of internal states and our external experiences.
What is mindfulness?
Safe, attuned, and trusting connections help strengthen and restore this domain of integration.
What is interpersonal integration?
According to Dan Siegel, healing from trauma requires this concept across the brain, mind, and relationships.
What is restoring integration?