ARTICLE

FindCenter AddIcon

The Neuroscience of Witches

By Douglas Fields — 2015

Toads, spells, potions, flying brooms, and witch's brews--witchcraft is all about neuroscience.

Read on www.brainfacts.org

FindCenter Post-Image

Polyvagal Theory and How It Relates to Social Cues

We innately long for feelings of safety, trust, and comfort in our connections with others and quickly pick up cues that tell us when we may not be safe.

Article
Jodi Clarke
2019
FindCenter AddIcon
FindCenter Post-Image

Stephen Porges: ‘Survivors are Blamed Because they Don’t Fight’

The psychiatry professor on the polyvagal theory he developed to understand our reactions to trauma.

Article
Andrew Anthony
2019
FindCenter AddIcon
FindCenter Post-Image

Stephen W. Porges, PhD: Q&A About Freezing, Fainting, and the ‘Safe’ Sounds of Music Therapy

[Porges'] widely-cited polyvagal theory contends that living creatures facing or sensing mortal danger will immobilize, even “play dead,” as a last resort.

Article
Margot Slade
2018
FindCenter AddIcon

EXPLORE TOPIC

Neuroscience