How does the brain respond to chronic inflammation? When immune cells show up in the brain, are they the problem, or are they trying to fix one? In this video, Jonathan Kipnis, PhD, a neuroscientist and immunologist, shares a simple analogy to explain neuroinflammation and what it’s actually trying to do. Take a look: it’s […]
CBT, Mindfulness, and the Microbiome
We often think of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a tool for changing thoughts. But according to Kirsten Tillisch, MD, it also appears to be changing something you might not expect: The gut microbiome. In this video, Kirsten explains what happened when CBT was applied to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . . . . . […]
How Closely Are Mental and Physical Health Related?
For much of the history of modern medicine, the brain and body were studied and treated separately. But in recent years, researchers have begun to look more closely at the link between physical health and mental health. In this video, Chris Palmer, MD, explains just how important this link is, and what can happen when […]
Two Telltale Signs of Gaslighting and Manipulation (and How to Address it Clinically)
By their very nature, gaslighting and manipulation can sometimes be difficult to detect. That’s because both cause clients to second-guess their perception of events . . . . . . or even to question whether someone is intending to cause them harm in the first place. So how can we help a client begin to […]
Two Cognitive Restructuring Strategies to Help Disrupt Grief-Fueled Rumination
In their search for relief, comfort, or answers, a grieving client might spend a lot of time revisiting memories of what once was. But what starts as a pattern of coping can quickly spiral into painful rumination. So how can we help clients pull out of such a cycle? In the video below, Christine Padesky, […]