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The Neuroscience Behind Fear of Rejection and Abandonment (and What to Do About It)

by DrMichelle | Blog, Mental Health | 8 comments

Fear of rejection and abandonment is not simply an emotional weakness or a spiritual deficit. It is deeply rooted in the way the human brain develops, remembers, and predicts threat. When you understand the neuroscience behind the fear of rejection and abandonment, it does not remove the sting. But it does offer clarity. And clarity gives us options: clinically, relationally, and spiritually.

Sit With the Broken

by DrMichelle | Blog, Encouragement, Hope, Mental Health | 12 comments

Both professionally in my private practice as a neuropsychologist, but also personally, if I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it 100 times: “I didn’t know what to say, so I didn’t say anything.” People come to me when they are broken and hurting, in need of help, in need of answers. They aren’t sure if their child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a learning disability, or autism.

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