New Legacies: Attachment & Neurobiology

Our experiences of connection and attachment shape our brains and bodies in profound ways. At Heart Body Therapy, we utilize the principles of interpersonal neurobiology to help you understand and heal from relational trauma. By exploring relational polyvagal attachment, co-regulation, and cultural neuroscience, we empower you to practice healthier communication in relationships and cultivate a sense of belonging. It’s time to rewrite your story and create a future full of resonance, secure attachment, emotional coherence, and mental fitness.

Interpersonal neurobiology offers a powerful framework for understanding how our brains and bodies respond in relationships. It illuminates the impact of early attachment experiences on our emotional regulation, stress response capacities, and overall well-being. We’ll delve into the elements of interconnection, helping you learn how to create and maintain compassionate relationships. We also address attachment-based survival patterns, which often emerge from early experiences of trauma, abuse, neglect, or separation.

Cultural neuroscience plays a crucial role in our approach, as we recognize the influence of cultural and societal factors on our mental health. We explore the physiology of oppression, understanding how systemic inequalities and discrimination can impact inflammation in our bodies. By addressing these social determinants of health, we create a more inclusive and affirming therapeutic space.

We also recognize the importance of transgenerational epigenetics, acknowledging the impact of inherited trauma. By understanding our ancestral roots, we can begin to heal from patterns that have been passed down through generations. Our approach includes exploring diaspora journeys, migration, colonial conditions, and ancestral root healing rituals to foster resilience and promote healing.