Nic Hartshorne
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Yes, I agree, research looking into the different hemisphere takes and how they might present is important in the development of psychotherapy. My own research is underpinned by Iain’s work.
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Great to hear you’re pretty much symptom free Mike, since meditating.
Others might have different opinions, but I suppose for me, as has already been alluded to its not that clear cut, between R and L hemispheres. But, I notice people having a strong desire to be cured. Whatever that means, and less wanting to explore and wonder, but be more reductionist, if that makes sense. Obviously, there’s a lot more to it, which I would like to ponder upon.
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Hi Lucy,
I know you addressed your response to Don, but felt moved to reply. I felt your writing, for me, described what I understand as a right hemisphere take, that connection to the heart and as such a way of being. Different from thinking about theory etc. which might be LH, to an embodied knowing, RH.
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Hi Don,
I’m not sure, is the answer, I haven’t done any analysis, its just a general sense, maybe I’m focusing my attention on this more? My clinical experience spans twenty-four years, with a diverse population. I haven’t noticed a correlation between socio-economic groups, or gender, perhaps I see it more in people under forty.
I notice a lack of meaning, a lack of conceptualising the whole, an aversion to stay with uncertainty and the not knowing. More dysregulation, and trauma symptoms.
I see organisations such as the NHS and professional bodies, working from what I would class as left hemisphere dominant states.
Social media may well play a part; I know a colleague is doing some research into this.
I hope we can continue this dialogue, as I think it’s an important one for therapists.
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Hi Maureen,
I’ve found a similar observation. I’m based in the U.K.
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A really interesting talk. I’m a Psychotherapist, just about to embark on a Professional Doctorate, which has been influenced by Ianis work.