This short video portrays some of the earliest experiments done on the notion of attachment injuries in the form of separation anxiety. At points, it is hard to watch but it very clearly demonstrates the hierarchy of instincts with attachment being at the top.
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Still Face Experiments
Still Face Experiments
This short video portrays a series of experiments that first began back in the 1970s. These experiments vividly demonstrate the degree to which young children are sensitive to the emotional connection between them and their caregivers.
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Complex Trauma
Complex Trauma
Discusses the concept of complex trauma and distinguishes it from classic trauma.
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Complex Trauma and Cognitive Distortion
Complex Trauma and Cognitive Distortion
the leading expert in the field of complex posttraumatic stress disorder discuss this the psychological defense mechanism known as minimization. Minimization is when we convince ourselves that something was not as bad as it really was.
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Back From the Edge
Back From the Edge
By far the best documentary or video I’ve seen on this controversial subject. This video features a few individuals and their family members and describes the difficulties of coping with borderline personality disorder. However, it goes beyond the difficulties to describe solutions as well. It manages to do all of this without demonizing a population who are widely misunderstood, not only by their peers and families, but even by mental health professionals.
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The Neurons that Shaped Civilization
The Neurons that Shaped Civilization
This is a documentary that instructs about the function of particular brain cells, known as mirror neurons. Mirror neurons allow us to learn from example, referred to as social learning. Lots of interesting research and real-world examples demonstrating the vital function of these cells and what happens when they don’t work.
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Blindsight
Blindsight
This video describes the phenomenon of seeing without seeing. Blindsight refers to the brain’s ability to detect and respond to visual stimuli outside of our conscious awareness. Features lots of fascinating research. Useful in understanding the extent and sensitivity of our implicit memory and unconscious awareness.
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The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain
The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain
I think this is a particularly useful talk in the pursuit of understanding behavior that is often dismissed by society as teens being “difficult”. I will say, however, that it is not mysterious; it is logical. I think it is also worth noting that what she is describing is the emotionally developing brain and the dynamics she is discussing apply to anyone in this developmental stage, whether 15 or 55.
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Stress: Portrait of a Killer
Stress: Portrait of a Killer
Documentary describing the biological basis of stress and fear and the effect of sustained stress on the body. Demonstrates the connection between mind and body as well as what parts of our social structure give rise to stress and which parts defend against it.
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How to Help Children Swallow Pills
How to Help Children Swallow Pills
Very short clip but useful if either you or your child needs to take medication but has anxiety about swallowing pills.
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