Interpersonal Neurobiology

Editor’s note: Dr. Siegel will be presenting a continuing education web conference for GoodTherapy, titled “Meditation Practice for a Healthier Brain,” at 9 a.m. Pacific on May 10, ... Read More

Can an old dog learn new tricks? Can we change in adulthood? Many of us struggle with this question as we make New Year’s resolutions that we fail to meet: eating healthier, exercising, ... Read More

Have you ever tried to shed an old, troublesome habit? Ever made a New Year’s resolution you couldn’t keep? If so, welcome to the human race. And welcome to your brain. We Are Creatures ... Read More

We like to think we are in charge of our own life, master of our ship. We do in fact have the ability to choose how to act, what we say, who we are—up to a point. Neuroscience gives us ... Read More

What does therapy actually do? How does it work? Does anyone really ever change? The field of neuroscience has exploded in recent years, revealing a number of findings about the human brain: ... Read More

Over the course of the last year I have had the pleasure of being around a group of people that have a genuine sense of kindness and respect for one other and for others, and a positive ... Read More

Someone recently told me about how he very often hears things as criticism when they are not meant to be critical. For instance, he and his wife had a disagreement about buying snack bars. ... Read More

It has only been in the past 10+ years that researchers have discovered “experience” changes the way neurons fire in our bodies. Just in the past few months, it has been revealed ... Read More

In my first interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) article two months ago, I went into detail about the significance of starting therapy with our advertising and our first phone contact, email, ... Read More

There is nothing more satisfying for me than hearing, “I have been in therapy for years talking about this and today with you is the first time I felt like someone really believed ... Read More

The most important question concerning psychotherapy is: What has to happen in therapy for it to work, for it to be effective, and really help the person in treatment? The simple answer ... Read More