This is definitely one of my favorite channels. The info is presented in such a digestible way, and I believe that these videos are applicative to less severe issues, e.g. forming better habits (like quitting tobacco). Watching these videos also provides a great way for those of us less familiar with the brain and neuroscience to get our foot in the door... So thanks for the amazing resource, which definitely engaged my ECN!
These topics are so interesting but also relevant to me personally. You are an excellent educator. Even as a lay person, I can understand much more complex and detailed information than I ever thought I could. Also, as you explain things in everyday terms, I often recognize my own experiences as I listen and become more aware and knowledgeable about my own anxiety and depression. Thank you!
You really do a thorough job at explaining and exploring such important topics as these. I am impressed by your delivery every time. Thank you for all you do. You are a great teacher 🍏
Thank you so much Dawn for bringing this information to us. This discussion was incredibly informative and reminds me a lot of the relationship between the id, ego and superego discussions from way back in the day and their relationship to trauma.
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you watching the video and I’d be grateful if you were to share what you found most useful from it. Also, if you're interested in more videos on the topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
I don't know if you have the time to read comments on TH-cam but I wanted to both thank you and propose an idea. I personally have an ADHD diagnosis and PTSD-symptoms from intimate partner violence. I am familiar with the DMN in relation to ADHD but I had no idea that the DMN is so involved in trauma. My question is this: how does the DMN/trauma connection apply to people with ADHD who already have dysfunction in the default mode network? I am personally looking into this subject at the moment and I am hoping to use this knowledge on my own road to recovery from domestic abuse. So a video on this topic would be amazing and greatly appreciated.
Superb presentation! Incredible implications =D Our mind is so untamed and our "attention" is stolen through so many media. Time to go exercise my ECN ^^
The presentation was fantastic!! Thank you very much! I wonder how all of this connects/interacts with the polyvagal theory? (Specifically regarding creating new patterns that moves us away from a reaction that is fear-based(such as phobias). Thank you again 🙏
Very interesting and informative presentation. As someone with CPTSD and who has seen the immense benefits of meditation, I believe my SEN is constantly directing my DMN to activate to the neglect of my ECN. It is, however, impossible to know exactly what is going on from the perspective of just my thoughts. Doc Snipes: Could you possibly give me advice as to how to find a clinician that specializes in the neuroscience of CPTSD? I would be quite interested in an fMRI and performing relevant tests (such as Task Induced Deactivation of DMN). Such information would not only be informative but might be used to guide future therapeutic interventions for me such as rTMS, etc. Thanks!
* Finding a clinician who specializes in the neuroscience of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and is experienced with neuroimaging techniques like functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and therapeutic interventions such as repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can be a nuanced process. Here are some steps you can take to locate a specialist who fits your needs: 1. Research Clinicians and Institutions: Look for clinicians or institutions that have a focus on trauma and PTSD. Many times, these professionals will have experience with the latest neuroscientific approaches to understanding and treating CPTSD. 2. Check Credentials and Specializations: Ensure that the clinicians you consider have the necessary credentials and are specialized in trauma-informed care. It's important that they understand the neurobiological impact of trauma and are trained in the specific interventions you're interested in. 3. Inquire About Neuroimaging and Tests: Directly ask potential clinicians if they have experience with fMRI and specific tests like Task Induced Deactivation of the Default Mode Network (DMN), which is relevant to understanding the neurobiological changes in CPTSD. 4. Discuss Therapeutic Interventions: Have a conversation about the use of rTMS and other therapeutic interventions. It's crucial that the clinician is not only familiar with these treatments but also has practical experience administering them. 5. Consider Their Approach: Some clinicians may use a strengths-based biopsychosocial approach to treatment, which can be beneficial in understanding the functional aspects of behaviors and reactions in CPTSD. 6. Look for Trauma-Informed Care: Clinicians who are trauma-informed are aware of the wide-reaching impact of trauma and can provide care that is sensitive to your experiences. 7. Ask About Their Treatment Philosophy: Understanding a clinician's approach to treatment, whether it's eclectic, humanistic, or based on cognitive-behavioral interventions, can give you insight into how they might work with you to address your CPTSD. 8. Seek Recommendations: Sometimes, the best way to find a specialist is through recommendations from other healthcare professionals or support groups for individuals with CPTSD. 9. Verify Insurance and Accessibility: Make sure that the clinician's services are covered by your insurance if necessary, and that their location and availability align with your needs. * Remember, it's important to find a clinician who not only has the technical expertise but also one with whom you feel comfortable discussing your experiences and working collaboratively towards recovery. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
I am trying to put my understanding through a hypothetical scenario. It would be greatly appreciated if you could go through what I have written and give feedback on whether what I understood is right or wrong. Let's say a person is faced with a stimulus that they associate with the trauma they have already experienced, but in reality, the stimulus is harmless. Being a person with an altered DMN & SEN-amygdala system, their amygdala would first signal the stimulus as threatening and the SEN would interpret it as salient. As the connections between SEN and DMN are stronger (due to traumatic experiences) the DMN is most likely to be active in synchronous to SEN. And the activation of DMN makes the person act in a default way coherent with the stored memories; 'on how to act in stressful situations'.
Your understanding of the scenario involving trauma response and the interplay between the amygdala, Salient Event Network (SEN), and Default Mode Network (DMN) is quite accurate. Here are some key points to confirm and clarify your understanding: * Amygdala's Role: The amygdala is indeed responsible for signaling threats. When a person with a history of trauma encounters a stimulus that reminds them of past trauma, the amygdala can become hyperactive, signaling danger even if the stimulus is harmless. * Salient Event Network (SEN): The SEN interprets the stimulus as salient or important, which can amplify the perceived threat. * Default Mode Network (DMN): The DMN is often associated with self-referential thoughts and memories. In individuals with trauma, the connections between the SEN and DMN can become stronger, leading to the DMN activating in sync with the SEN. This results in the person defaulting to behaviors and responses based on past traumatic experiences. * Autopilot Response: When the DMN is activated in this way, the person may act on "autopilot," relying on ingrained responses to stress that were formed during past traumatic events. * Task-Induced Deactivation: Normally, the brain can deactivate the DMN to engage in task-specific activities. However, in trauma survivors, this deactivation is impaired, making it difficult to override the default stress responses. Your hypothetical scenario aligns well with these concepts. The stronger connections between the SEN and DMN due to trauma can indeed cause a person to react to harmless stimuli as if they were threats, based on stored memories of how to act in stressful situations. If you have any further questions or need more detailed explanations, feel free to use allceus.com/AskDocSnipes
Really wonderful. I arrived here as I’m searching on this hypothesis I had earlier today: we would do well to teach humanity to minimize DMN. I’m curious how this would help people and affect depressive thinking. Instagram and depression in women comes to mind as I wonder what parts of the brain feed comparison, a factor in the depression research from Meta. I’m finding that comparison processes across DMN in YT videos, correct me if wrong. Hm. And I don’t personally like Facebook, using it makes me feel sad and has since 2006. I don’t look at any profiles. I’ve always said “I don’t like nastalgia” or “comparison makes me sad”. Maybe I could say I’m engaging DMN? I practice yoga and meditation and find value in focusing on the present moment, as you shared across the video. Present moment thinking forces attention toward noticing, turning off some thought. Is this not turning off DMN? As you said, it’s engaging its opposite, the ECN. If this helps people minimize sad feelings, everyone benefits in learning how to influence DMN. We learn the value of nutritious food long ago, more recently the power of slow nose breathing, and perhaps now how to minimize DMN. This is where my thinking is now after your insightful video. Thank you for making this!
Thank you for watching the video! I’d be grateful if you were to share what you found most useful from the video. Additionally, if you're interested in more tips on the topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
@@DocSnipes Oh thanks :) What confused me is in Africa turtles are in water(normally) and tortoises are on land(normally). Thanks for saving the Turtle!!
I appreciate you watching the video and I’d be grateful if you were to share what you found most useful from it. Also, if you’re curious to learn more about this topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
I think it being called the "default" mode network implies relative mental illness and trauma/fear based programming and reactivity is/has become the norm in modern society. Also interesting how DMN sounds like and is characterized by "damn", and it's like a dam in that it involves blockages of blood and energy flow in the body.
TH-cam is a wonderful tool. This is a free university grade lecture. All of her work is. Thank you
You’re most welcome. Thank you for watching the video
This is definitely one of my favorite channels. The info is presented in such a digestible way, and I believe that these videos are applicative to less severe issues, e.g. forming better habits (like quitting tobacco). Watching these videos also provides a great way for those of us less familiar with the brain and neuroscience to get our foot in the door... So thanks for the amazing resource, which definitely engaged my ECN!
TY! Thanks for watching.
These topics are so interesting but also relevant to me personally. You are an excellent educator. Even as a lay person, I can understand much more complex and detailed information than I ever thought I could. Also, as you explain things in everyday terms, I often recognize my own experiences as I listen and become more aware and knowledgeable about my own anxiety and depression. Thank you!
Thank you for helping me understand me.
My compliments to your lectures.
Glad you like them!
So many pieces of the puzzle are falling into place, thank you!
Very Welcome
You really do a thorough job at explaining and exploring such important topics as these. I am impressed by your delivery every time. Thank you for all you do. You are a great teacher 🍏
Thank you so much Dawn for bringing this information to us. This discussion was incredibly informative and reminds me a lot of the relationship between the id, ego and superego discussions from way back in the day and their relationship to trauma.
You are so welcome! I worked hard trying to make this one understandable. :)
Excellent presentation. You did a great job explaining everything thoroughly .
What an amazing lecture!! Many cheers from Brazil!
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you watching the video and I’d be grateful if you were to share what you found most useful from it. Also, if you're interested in more videos on the topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
This is good, I'm understanding much better what's happening to me!
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Great lesson 👍
thank you for sharing
You’re most welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great details presented in an easy-to-understand manner. Thank you :)
You’re so welcome. Thanks for watching
I love how you say "... when the SEN and DMN become *BFFs*." :)
Fascinating and highly informative, thank you!
You’re so welcome. Thanks for watching. Here are the videos on the HPA axis: th-cam.com/users/DocSnipessearch?query=HPA
Thank you very much. Very clear explanation.
great lecture. psychiatry needs to give importance to the network level of the brain not just the serotonin imbalance way of looking at things.
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
I don't know if you have the time to read comments on TH-cam but I wanted to both thank you and propose an idea. I personally have an ADHD diagnosis and PTSD-symptoms from intimate partner violence. I am familiar with the DMN in relation to ADHD but I had no idea that the DMN is so involved in trauma. My question is this: how does the DMN/trauma connection apply to people with ADHD who already have dysfunction in the default mode network? I am personally looking into this subject at the moment and I am hoping to use this knowledge on my own road to recovery from domestic abuse. So a video on this topic would be amazing and greatly appreciated.
Superb presentation! Incredible implications =D
Our mind is so untamed and our "attention" is stolen through so many media. Time to go exercise my ECN ^^
Thank you for watching.
The presentation was fantastic!! Thank you very much! I wonder how all of this connects/interacts with the polyvagal theory? (Specifically regarding creating new patterns that moves us away from a reaction that is fear-based(such as phobias). Thank you again 🙏
Very interesting and informative presentation. As someone with CPTSD and who has seen the immense benefits of meditation, I believe my SEN is constantly directing my DMN to activate to the neglect of my ECN. It is, however, impossible to know exactly what is going on from the perspective of just my thoughts. Doc Snipes: Could you possibly give me advice as to how to find a clinician that specializes in the neuroscience of CPTSD? I would be quite interested in an fMRI and performing relevant tests (such as Task Induced Deactivation of DMN). Such information would not only be informative but might be used to guide future therapeutic interventions for me such as rTMS, etc. Thanks!
* Finding a clinician who specializes in the neuroscience of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and is experienced with neuroimaging techniques like functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and therapeutic interventions such as repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can be a nuanced process. Here are some steps you can take to locate a specialist who fits your needs:
1. Research Clinicians and Institutions: Look for clinicians or institutions that have a focus on trauma and PTSD. Many times, these professionals will have experience with the latest neuroscientific approaches to understanding and treating CPTSD.
2. Check Credentials and Specializations: Ensure that the clinicians you consider have the necessary credentials and are specialized in trauma-informed care. It's important that they understand the neurobiological impact of trauma and are trained in the specific interventions you're interested in.
3. Inquire About Neuroimaging and Tests: Directly ask potential clinicians if they have experience with fMRI and specific tests like Task Induced Deactivation of the Default Mode Network (DMN), which is relevant to understanding the neurobiological changes in CPTSD.
4. Discuss Therapeutic Interventions: Have a conversation about the use of rTMS and other therapeutic interventions. It's crucial that the clinician is not only familiar with these treatments but also has practical experience administering them.
5. Consider Their Approach: Some clinicians may use a strengths-based biopsychosocial approach to treatment, which can be beneficial in understanding the functional aspects of behaviors and reactions in CPTSD.
6. Look for Trauma-Informed Care: Clinicians who are trauma-informed are aware of the wide-reaching impact of trauma and can provide care that is sensitive to your experiences.
7. Ask About Their Treatment Philosophy: Understanding a clinician's approach to treatment, whether it's eclectic, humanistic, or based on cognitive-behavioral interventions, can give you insight into how they might work with you to address your CPTSD.
8. Seek Recommendations: Sometimes, the best way to find a specialist is through recommendations from other healthcare professionals or support groups for individuals with CPTSD.
9. Verify Insurance and Accessibility: Make sure that the clinician's services are covered by your insurance if necessary, and that their location and availability align with your needs.
* Remember, it's important to find a clinician who not only has the technical expertise but also one with whom you feel comfortable discussing your experiences and working collaboratively towards recovery. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Really good clear explanation of what goes on in my brain
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing this valuable information on emotional processing
Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.
Excellent video, is this part of a course that you offer? All the best
Thanks for watching. CEUs can be found at allceus.com
I am trying to put my understanding through a hypothetical scenario. It would be greatly appreciated if you could go through what I have written and give feedback on whether what I understood is right or wrong.
Let's say a person is faced with a stimulus that they associate with the trauma they have already experienced, but in reality, the stimulus is harmless. Being a person with an altered DMN & SEN-amygdala system, their amygdala would first signal the stimulus as threatening and the SEN would interpret it as salient. As the connections between SEN and DMN are stronger (due to traumatic experiences) the DMN is most likely to be active in synchronous to SEN. And the activation of DMN makes the person act in a default way coherent with the stored memories; 'on how to act in stressful situations'.
Your understanding of the scenario involving trauma response and the interplay between the amygdala, Salient Event Network (SEN), and Default Mode Network (DMN) is quite accurate. Here are some key points to confirm and clarify your understanding:
* Amygdala's Role: The amygdala is indeed responsible for signaling threats. When a person with a history of trauma encounters a stimulus that reminds them of past trauma, the amygdala can become hyperactive, signaling danger even if the stimulus is harmless.
* Salient Event Network (SEN): The SEN interprets the stimulus as salient or important, which can amplify the perceived threat.
* Default Mode Network (DMN): The DMN is often associated with self-referential thoughts and memories. In individuals with trauma, the connections between the SEN and DMN can become stronger, leading to the DMN activating in sync with the SEN. This results in the person defaulting to behaviors and responses based on past traumatic experiences.
* Autopilot Response: When the DMN is activated in this way, the person may act on "autopilot," relying on ingrained responses to stress that were formed during past traumatic events.
* Task-Induced Deactivation: Normally, the brain can deactivate the DMN to engage in task-specific activities. However, in trauma survivors, this deactivation is impaired, making it difficult to override the default stress responses.
Your hypothetical scenario aligns well with these concepts. The stronger connections between the SEN and DMN due to trauma can indeed cause a person to react to harmless stimuli as if they were threats, based on stored memories of how to act in stressful situations.
If you have any further questions or need more detailed explanations, feel free to use allceus.com/AskDocSnipes
@@DocSnipes Thank you for your response. The explanation is Indeed clear!
What ever happened to those calcium channel blockers which were supposed to stop cacium from stimulating the amygdala?
This was amazing 🤩
Thank you so much for watching. What is your favorite tip from the video?
Thanks a lot for everything you do!
My pleasure!
Really wonderful.
I arrived here as I’m searching on this hypothesis I had earlier today: we would do well to teach humanity to minimize DMN. I’m curious how this would help people and affect depressive thinking.
Instagram and depression in women comes to mind as I wonder what parts of the brain feed comparison, a factor in the depression research from Meta. I’m finding that comparison processes across DMN in YT videos, correct me if wrong. Hm. And I don’t personally like Facebook, using it makes me feel sad and has since 2006. I don’t look at any profiles. I’ve always said “I don’t like nastalgia” or “comparison makes me sad”. Maybe I could say I’m engaging DMN?
I practice yoga and meditation and find value in focusing on the present moment, as you shared across the video. Present moment thinking forces attention toward noticing, turning off some thought.
Is this not turning off DMN? As you said, it’s engaging its opposite, the ECN. If this helps people minimize sad feelings, everyone benefits in learning how to influence DMN. We learn the value of nutritious food long ago, more recently the power of slow nose breathing, and perhaps now how to minimize DMN.
This is where my thinking is now after your insightful video. Thank you for making this!
Thanks for watching and for sharing
Thank you again!
Welcome
Such a very great job!
Ty
Merci mille fois
Thanks for watching.
Are the CEUs offered here approved by the NBCC and/or Washington state LMHC? You have great content.
No, we do not do either of those approvals anymore. We just do the approvals that are the most time and/or cost effective for us.
Lesly Lodge
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Juanita Branch
Thanks for watching!
Augustus Haven
Thank you for watching the video! I’d be grateful if you were to share what you found most useful from the video. Additionally, if you're interested in more tips on the topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
As always....
Needing to take notes.
How ever do you do it?!
Also wondering if you were driving in water when you saw the turtle cross the road :p
LOL.... No...the was a www.boxturtles.com/common-box-turtle/
@@DocSnipes
Oh thanks :)
What confused me is in Africa turtles are in water(normally) and tortoises are on land(normally).
Thanks for saving the Turtle!!
Dustin Views
I appreciate you watching the video and I’d be grateful if you were to share what you found most useful from it. Also, if you’re curious to learn more about this topic or if you want to explore my video library, you can use my AI: allceus.com/AskDocSnipes.
I think it being called the "default" mode network implies relative mental illness and trauma/fear based programming and reactivity is/has become the norm in modern society. Also interesting how DMN sounds like and is characterized by "damn", and it's like a dam in that it involves blockages of blood and energy flow in the body.
Sounds like I have to think before answering. Not easy stuff.... :p pity so many of us don't... enjoy life. grrrr...
Lol
Dr. Snipes is looking like a smoke show.
Thanks for watching!