Not necessarily. While trauma can influence how we experience being seen, most gaze aversion has far more ordinary explanations. People look away to think, to listen, to show respect, or simply because direct eye contact competes with concentration. Drawing on the work of Stephen Porges, Allan Schore, Ruth Lanius, and Laurence Heller, this article explores the relationship between gaze, safety, and the nervous system, while challenging the common assumption that looking away always signals emotional wounding.
Navigating the Ocean of Emotions: Understanding Alexithymia and Emotional Literacy
From Reaction to Response: Choosing Conscious Conflict Resolution
Why do some conflicts escalate while others lead to understanding and growth? This article explores the crucial difference between reacting and responding, and how greater emotional awareness can help us move beyond blame, work with our triggers, and choose more conscious ways of engaging with conflict.
The Neuroscience of Empathy: A Key Skill for Mediators
The Science of Emotions & Relationships | Huberman Lab Podcast #13
In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman explores the biology of emotions, attachment, and relationships. Drawing on neuroscience research, he examines how early attachment experiences, adolescence, hormones, and neurochemistry shape our emotional lives and influence how we connect with others throughout adulthood.