Monthly Archives: September 2014

Stephen Porges on Treating Trauma and Compassion

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Kathy

Dr. Stephen Porges discovered in 1994 that trauma in humans comes from our most ancient “reptilian” freeze reflex. He calls it the Polyvagal Theory, as I wrote last week. But Porges also says we can use our mammalian attachment system … Continue reading →

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Polyvagal Theory: Trauma as Reptilian Freeze

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Kathy

CLICK to BUY “Don’t Try This Alone” Neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges appeared in my last few blogs; let’s explore his 1994 discovery of the Polyvagal Theory.  Dr. Porges runs brain-body research at top psychiatry departments (University of Chicago and University … Continue reading →

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“General Theory of Love” on Mammals

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Kathy

“A General Theory of Love”  by Thomas Lewis MD,  Fari Amini, MD, and Richard Lannon, MD, is all about why it’s so important that we are mammals.  They say it’s vital that we value our mammalian attachment system and stay … Continue reading →

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Mammalian Attachment System Heals Trauma

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Kathy

Dr. Stephen Porges writes in his groundbreaking “Polyvagal Theory” that mammals like us aren’t made for trauma.  We’re made primarily to attach to other mammals, which makes us feel safe, secure and good.  When that fails, we’re also made to … Continue reading →

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