For centuries, humanity has struggled with division, conflict, and disconnection—from each other, from nature, and from the very fabric of reality. We’ve treated empathy as a personal trait, something you either have or don’t, rather than a fundamental understanding of how the universe actually works. But what if empathy isn’t just an emotion?What if it’sContinue reading “Empathy as the Next Evolution: How the SpiroLateral Model Can Teach Humans to Feel the Universe”
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Turning the Tables on Pathology: Creating a Mutually Agreed-Upon Definition of Neurotypicality
For too long, psychology has framed neurodivergence as a deviation from an unexamined, supposedly objective standard of neurotypicality. But what if the framework itself is flawed? What if neurotypicality is not a neutral default but a socially conditioned state that reflects hierarchical norms, binary thinking, and emotional suppression rather than natural cognitive function? Instead ofContinue reading “Turning the Tables on Pathology: Creating a Mutually Agreed-Upon Definition of Neurotypicality”
Wernicke-ACC-Informed Therapy (WAIT): A Neurodevelopmental Alternative to ABA
Introducing Wernicke-ACC-Informed Therapy (WAIT): A Neurodevelopmental Alternative to ABA Recent neuroscience research has shed light on the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as a key player in affective empathy, emotional regulation, and social cognition. Studies show that the ACC activates both when we experience pain ourselves and when we observe pain in others, highlighting its crucialContinue reading “Wernicke-ACC-Informed Therapy (WAIT): A Neurodevelopmental Alternative to ABA”
An alternative to ABA: FCP/MIT as A Relational Learning Approach Using Polyvagal Theory, Co-Regulation, and Cognitive Expansion
Please read: If you are autistic or know someone who is, and read one thing about the work I’m doing right now, it should be this: The reason why my Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) and Mirror Integration Theory (MIT) are so effective as cross-cultural models for mental health is because they strengthen pragmatic reasoning, whichContinue reading “An alternative to ABA: FCP/MIT as A Relational Learning Approach Using Polyvagal Theory, Co-Regulation, and Cognitive Expansion”
Beyond Pathology: A Cross-Cultural Bio-Psycho-Social Model and a New Healing Modality Integrating Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) and Mirror Integration Theory (MIT)
Beyond Pathology: A Cross-Cultural Bio-Psycho-Social Model and a New Healing Modality Integrating Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) and Mirror Integration Theory (MIT) Author: Isha Sarah Snow Abstract Traditional mental health models, predominantly shaped by Western cognitive and behavioral sciences, often prioritize individual pathology over systemic context and top-down cognitive restructuring over bottom-up, embodied healing. These approachesContinue reading “Beyond Pathology: A Cross-Cultural Bio-Psycho-Social Model and a New Healing Modality Integrating Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) and Mirror Integration Theory (MIT)”
FCP & MIT: A Universal and Multicultural Bio-Psycho-Social Approach to Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
Refining the Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Mental Wellness with FCP & MIT The Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) and Mirror Integration Theory (MIT) offer a universal and adaptive model of mental wellness by integrating biological, psychological, and social factors into a single, cohesive framework. Unlike traditional Western psychological models that often pathologize distress and treat symptoms inContinue reading “FCP & MIT: A Universal and Multicultural Bio-Psycho-Social Approach to Mental Health & Emotional Wellness”
Beyond Rigid Thought: How FCP & MIT Revolutionize Intelligence, Healing, and AI
Beyond Rigid Thought: How FCP & MIT Revolutionize Intelligence, Healing, and AI FCP and MIT Solves Problems for Both Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Populations: The Problem with Top-Down Therapeutic Models for Neurodivergent Populations Traditional top-down therapeutic models, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other structured cognitive interventions, operate under the assumption that thoughts drive emotionsContinue reading “Beyond Rigid Thought: How FCP & MIT Revolutionize Intelligence, Healing, and AI”
The Long-Term Impact of Punitive vs. Non-Punitive Discipline on Conflict Resolution Skills Across Societies
The Long-Term Impact of Punitive vs. Non-Punitive Discipline on Conflict Resolution Skills Across Societies Author: Isha Sarah SnowDate: March 2025 Abstract This paper examines the long-term effects of punitive versus non-punitive childhood discipline on individual conflict resolution skills and societal governance. Drawing from empirical studies, neuroscience, and cross-cultural comparisons, we explore how childhood disciplinary modelsContinue reading “The Long-Term Impact of Punitive vs. Non-Punitive Discipline on Conflict Resolution Skills Across Societies”
Our Fractal, Repeating Universe
These are children’s stories that explain our fractal Universe and how history keeps repeating itself as humans make the same mistakes in a simple and engaging way, showing how patterns can be interrupted once they are observed: The Never-Ending Tree Leo loved climbing trees. His favorite was the Big Oak in his backyard. One day,Continue reading “Our Fractal, Repeating Universe”
Embracing Conflict as Opportunities for Growth
These are children’s stories that explain how repeating patterns of conflict can be interrupted and resolved, to be integrated as wisdom and used as opportunities for growth after they are observed and redirected using the FCP method: The Puzzle Piece Problem Liam sat at the kitchen table, frowning at his puzzle. Pieces were scattered everywhere,Continue reading “Embracing Conflict as Opportunities for Growth”
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