Why We Need Therapy—and Why It Works
A Neuroscientific Perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10517099 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Louis Cozolino (Pepperdine University, corresponding author), Louis J Cozolino, Emanuelly Honorato dos Santos (Pepperdine University), Erin N Santos |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 84 |
| Issue | 2-3 |
| Pages | 157-177 |
| Publication date | 2014-07-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Smith College Studies in Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0037-7317 • E-ISSN: 1553-0426 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00377317.2014.923630 |
| OpenAlex | W1982064231 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 3 |
Evolution has woven together genetics, biology, and relationships with minds, tribes, and culture over a vast expanse of time to create a remarkable social organ. This deep history accounts for the profound connections among our bodies, minds, and attachment to others. Due to their very complexity, our brains are extremely vulnerable to dysregulation, dissociation, and emotional distress. Fortunately for us, we possess the tools to heal one another—communication, trusting relationships, and empathy. In this article, the authors explore the brain's evolutionary history with two concerns in mind: why we need therapy and why therapy works.KEYWORDS: attunementcore shamemirror neuronsneuroplasticity Additional informationNotes on contributorsLouis J. CozolinoLouis J. Cozolino, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with a consulting practice in Los Angeles, California, and a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University.Erin N. SantosErin N. Santos is a graduate student in psychology at Pepperdine University
Empathy · History of psychology · Perspective (graphical · Psychoanalysis · Psychotherapist · Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2016 - 2026 (11) |
| Highly cited | No |