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The neuroscience of personal and societal well-being through relationships.

Vagus Nerve
A Clinician's Perspective on the Polyvagal Controversy

Annie Chen MA, LMFT on February 24, 2026

Personal Perspective: Polyvagal theory faces renewed scientific criticism. What does the debate mean for clinicians who use it as a lens for trauma, safety, and co-regulation?

Personal Perspective: Polyvagal theory faces renewed scientific criticism. What does the debate mean for clinicians who use it as a lens for trauma, safety, and co-regulation?

Emotions
Feelings Aren’t the Enemy

Annie Chen MA, LMFT on May 7, 2025

Shutting down emotions in public discourse isn’t making us smarter. Expressing our emotions might be the key to bridging our deepest divides.

Shutting down emotions in public discourse isn’t making us smarter. Expressing our emotions might be the key to bridging our deepest divides.

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Trauma
A Therapist's Take on Max Wolf Friedlich’s "JOB" on Broadway

Annie Chen MA, LMFT on September 9, 2024

"JOB" by Max Wolf Friedlich offers a gripping, intense portrayal of therapy, exploring trauma, power, and tension in a single, electrifying session between therapist and client.

"JOB" by Max Wolf Friedlich offers a gripping, intense portrayal of therapy, exploring trauma, power, and tension in a single, electrifying session between therapist and client.

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September 2026
The Power of Enough

We’re all holding onto something we’re sure we can’t give up on, but research shows that letting go can boost our happiness a lot more than we might think.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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