Left and Right

This conversation between Dr. Allan Schore and Dr. Iain McGilchrist, facilitated by Dr. Mary Meador, explores the engagement of the left and right hemispheres of the brain and their implications for psychotherapy. Dr. Schore emphasizes the dominance of the right brain in processing social-emotional information and its significance in psychotherapy, particularly in addressing attachment trauma. Dr. McGilchrist highlights the importance of understanding the holistic and contextual worldview offered by the right hemisphere, contrasting it with the left hemisphere’s focus on specific details and rationality. They discuss the implications of these perspectives on early childhood development, the role of parents, and the need for a more integrated approach to understanding human experience and mental health.

  • Understand the distinct functions of the left and right brain hemispheres in processing information and their implications for psychotherapy.

  • Explore the role of the right hemisphere in addressing attachment trauma and emotional regulation in therapeutic settings.

  • Analyze the influence of early childhood development and parental roles on the maturation of the brain's hemispheres.

  • Discuss the concept of transference and countertransference in therapy, and how these processes are influenced by brain hemispheric functions.

  • Examine the implications of a more holistic and contextual understanding of the world as advocated by the right hemisphere.

  • Evaluate the broader cultural and societal implications of brain hemisphere engagement on mental health and human experience

Content

    1. Considering the Nature of our Left and Right Hemispheres’ Engagement with Dr Allan Schore and Dr Iain McGilchrist

    2. Quiz

    1. The Neuropsychotherapist Volume 6 Issue 7

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