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”
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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”
Beyond the Binary: RSSM, A Non-Dualistic Meta-Framework for Governance, Economy, and Social Transformation
Regenerative Social Systems Model (RSSM) 1. Introduction: Acknowledgment of Critique and Evolution of the Framework We would like to begin by thanking the colleague who provided a thoughtful critique of the initial Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) framework. This critique was invaluable in highlighting several shortcomings and opportunities for growth. It pointed out a lack ofContinue reading “Beyond the Binary: RSSM, A Non-Dualistic Meta-Framework for Governance, Economy, and Social Transformation”
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”
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Detachment: How Language, Hierarchy, and Systemic Gaslighting Suppress Empathy—And How We Rebuild It
Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Detachment: How Language, Hierarchy, and Systemic Gaslighting Suppress Empathy—And How We Rebuild It By Isha Sarah Snow | SpiroLateral Blog The Hidden Cost of Cartesian Dualism: How We Became Disconnected from Ourselves and Each Other Have you ever felt like modern society rewards emotional detachment—as if deep empathy, emotional honesty,Continue reading “Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Detachment: How Language, Hierarchy, and Systemic Gaslighting Suppress Empathy—And How We Rebuild It”
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)”
How SpiroLateral Integration Equals a Quantum Thinking Process
Monism is the direct opposition to Cartesian dualism, rejecting the idea that mind and body are fundamentally distinct. There are different types of monism, each presenting a different perspective on the nature of reality: 1. Materialism (Physicalism) – Everything, including thoughts and consciousness, is ultimately physical in nature. The mind is simply a function ofContinue reading “How SpiroLateral Integration Equals a Quantum Thinking Process”
A Universal Moral Framework: Challenging Ethical Relativism Through the Biopsychosocial Model
A Universal Moral Framework: Challenging Ethical Relativism Through the Biopsychosocial Model Introduction In his speech “Distorted Morality: America’s War on Terror?” delivered at Harvard University in February 2002, Noam Chomsky asserts, “The only ethics that everyone can agree on is survival.” This statement underscores a fundamental truth about human nature: at its core, human moralityContinue reading “A Universal Moral Framework: Challenging Ethical Relativism Through the Biopsychosocial Model”
Reframing Thought: How the Biopsychosocial Model Counters the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, also known as linguistic relativity, suggests that language shapes thought, meaning that the structure and vocabulary of a language influence the way its speakers perceive and understand the world. In this view, cultural differences in language can lead to differences in cognition, suggesting that people from different linguistic backgrounds experience reality inContinue reading “Reframing Thought: How the Biopsychosocial Model Counters the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis”
Economic Restructuring and Governance Transformation: In-Depth Exploration
Economic Restructuring and Governance Transformation: In-Depth Exploration The economic and governance systems in place today are often founded on extractive models—systems that prioritize profit, power, and control at the expense of collective well-being, social equity, and ecological sustainability. These systems tend to function through top-down, hierarchical structures, where conflict is avoided, and problems are addressedContinue reading “Economic Restructuring and Governance Transformation: In-Depth Exploration”
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