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E.E Barbulescu's avatar

I love this article! And thanks for listing such great resources to further read!

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Zahra's avatar

No worries and thank you!

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Samantha E. Harvey [SEH]'s avatar

The brain is continually fascinating, great article.

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Maryam Alsaeid's avatar

This is amazing! Are there other proven methods that help alter neural codes that are effective other than psychotherapy ?

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Zahra's avatar

Yes absolutely! Practices like mindfulness meditation, body scans, and loving-kindness meditation (Metta), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for complex trauma, psychedelic-assisted therapy is increasing in popularity, and there are some new somatic methods being pioneered too!

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Maryam Alsaeid's avatar

I love this! I have found dancing to have a profound impact too 💖

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ontological intifada's avatar

you reference two of the books that changed the way i think about the world and myself as a parent and a daughter ❤️‍🔥 Porges and Siegel. The Developing Mind literally transformed me. interpersonal neurobiology plus evolutionary psychology shaped the way i understand humans and the world. thank you for this article!

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Zahra's avatar

I completely relate. Reading Porges was like someone finally mapped out what the body has always known but couldn't articulate. Thanks for sharing <3

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Rabeya Ropani's avatar

Neuroplasticity changed my life too. The brain is amazing and how we can use its power to rewrite, edit and amplify our thoughts and behaviors. I really enjoy how you reference research and books to incorporate in your pieces. Great writing!

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