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Louis Cozolino's article "Why Therapy Works" delves into the evolutionary and biological foundations of psychotherapy. He explains that human brains, shaped by evolutionary processes, are designed for social connection, which forms the basis for psychotherapeutic healing. Cozolino emphasizes the interplay between the brain's fast and slow systems, highlighting the half-second delay in conscious processing and its implications for therapy. He also discusses the impact of early learning on brain development, the role of core shame in psychological distress, and the amygdala's influence on fear and anxiety. The article underscores the importance of language, storytelling, and self-reflection in therapeutic settings, illustrating how these elements foster neural integration and positive change.

  • Understand the evolutionary basis of psychotherapy and its relevance to modern therapeutic practices.

  • Explain the differences between the brain's fast and slow processing systems and their implications for behavior and therapy.

  • Describe the impact of early childhood experiences on brain development and lifelong psychological patterns.

  • Identify the role of core shame in perpetuating psychological distress and its origins in early social interactions.

  • Recognize the amygdala's function in fear and anxiety responses and its effect on cognitive and emotional regulation.

  • Explore the significance of language, storytelling, and self-reflection in facilitating therapeutic change and neural integration.

Course curriculum

    1. Why Therapy Works - Louis Cozolino

    1. The Neuropsychotherapist Volume 4 Issue 1

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