Love your channel! So informative. I wonder, do we know if Mirror Touch Synesthetes score higher on measures of empathy due to mirror neuron activation? I could also see that activation being so overwhelming and ubiquitous for them that it could drive a dissociative response for some. (Also, The Apparent heaviness of colours is a gorgeous name for a paper, I think.)
Thank you so much for your kind words Carrie! I'm unsure about if mirror touch synesthetes score higher on empathy measures. I'll have to check that out. Funny you mention the dissociative response, my next video will be on it! Also, I have to agree regarding the paper name. I love to see good writing and good science combine. Do you have any favourite psychology topics you'd like me to make a video on?
Oh nice, a video on dissociation will be fantastic! And to be honest, I tend to stay so much within the scope of my field of clinical psychology that it’s very interesting to watch your videos on things that I’m not reading or researching at all, like synesthesia! I suppose at the moment, my one overarching spot of curiosity centers on the connection between traumatic victimization and shame (eg., a sense of personal responsibility for the trauma), even in circumstances wherein one plainly was not at fault. So if you ever feel inclined to take that topic on, I’d be fascinated to hear what you find!
@@harveyjumper wow! I'm delighted that a clinical psychologist is getting value from my videos. That's very reassuring. Thank you for telling me! Indeed, I intend on joining your profession in the future - should I be fortunate enough. Time will tell! Anyway, more importantly for the moment, I really think my next video will be right up your street! I'll be discussing a case from Dr Bruce Perry's book "The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog". Specifically, the case of Amber, who had such a strong dissociative response, she effectively overdosed due to an extreme endogenous opioid release. Also featured in her story is the surprising and enlightening role she assumed as a child suffering terrible sexual abuse. Amber provides an interesting perspective on why some of the most vulnerable people can feel guilt and shame in response to their circumstances. The work of Dr Bruce Perry is fascinating. Are you familiar with him?
You do an excellent job! It's a fantastic channel, I've very much enjoyed it! And I'm actually a Master's-level clinician with a post-grad certificate in trauma counseling. But yes, I love that book! I have a very similar clinical population and several of the techniques and interventions he used I ended up borrowing, including heart monitors and even opioid blockers (Narcan, etc.) during intense EMDR sessions to monitor/reduce dissociation! Have to say it hasn't been the most effective technique I've used within my own population to that end, but it is certainly a fascinating idea that needs further research. That's been a great resource, one of the more enjoyable reads on trauma work. I do hope you end up becoming a clinical psychologist, I'm sure you'd make an excellent one - are you hoping to do a course of study in DClinPsych?
@@harveyjumper @Carrie Hall Absolutely delighted to hear that! Brilliant stuff. That is some coincidence, considering the story of Amber is the exact one I'm talking about in my next video. I will explore what you mentioned in your previous comment, regarding shame, responsibility and victimisation. I hope you'll enjoy my perspective, and I'd love to hear your thoughts when I publish the video. That sounds like absolutely fascinating work you do. Thank you also for the vote of confidence. I am indeed hoping to pursue such training, but it's extremely competitive to secure a place on the doctorate here in Ireland. I'm pursuing a 4 year Masters in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy in the meantime starting this October. Very excited about that! Besides The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, have you any other favourite books / resources?
Very interesting Pat! Looking forward to your next one!
Thanks very much Bernadette, delighted you enjoyed it!
Obviously yellow is way heavier than red. Like much heavier. At least 3 times as heavy.
Very funny Snippets! Have you ever had any synesthetic experiences?
Love your channel! So informative. I wonder, do we know if Mirror Touch Synesthetes score higher on measures of empathy due to mirror neuron activation? I could also see that activation being so overwhelming and ubiquitous for them that it could drive a dissociative response for some. (Also, The Apparent heaviness of colours is a gorgeous name for a paper, I think.)
Thank you so much for your kind words Carrie! I'm unsure about if mirror touch synesthetes score higher on empathy measures. I'll have to check that out. Funny you mention the dissociative response, my next video will be on it! Also, I have to agree regarding the paper name. I love to see good writing and good science combine.
Do you have any favourite psychology topics you'd like me to make a video on?
Oh nice, a video on dissociation will be fantastic! And to be honest, I tend to stay so much within the scope of my field of clinical psychology that it’s very interesting to watch your videos on things that I’m not reading or researching at all, like synesthesia! I suppose at the moment, my one overarching spot of curiosity centers on the connection between traumatic victimization and shame (eg., a sense of personal responsibility for the trauma), even in circumstances wherein one plainly was not at fault. So if you ever feel inclined to take that topic on, I’d be fascinated to hear what you find!
@@harveyjumper wow! I'm delighted that a clinical psychologist is getting value from my videos. That's very reassuring. Thank you for telling me! Indeed, I intend on joining your profession in the future - should I be fortunate enough. Time will tell!
Anyway, more importantly for the moment, I really think my next video will be right up your street! I'll be discussing a case from Dr Bruce Perry's book "The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog". Specifically, the case of Amber, who had such a strong dissociative response, she effectively overdosed due to an extreme endogenous opioid release. Also featured in her story is the surprising and enlightening role she assumed as a child suffering terrible sexual abuse. Amber provides an interesting perspective on why some of the most vulnerable people can feel guilt and shame in response to their circumstances.
The work of Dr Bruce Perry is fascinating. Are you familiar with him?
You do an excellent job! It's a fantastic channel, I've very much enjoyed it! And I'm actually a Master's-level clinician with a post-grad certificate in trauma counseling. But yes, I love that book! I have a very similar clinical population and several of the techniques and interventions he used I ended up borrowing, including heart monitors and even opioid blockers (Narcan, etc.) during intense EMDR sessions to monitor/reduce dissociation! Have to say it hasn't been the most effective technique I've used within my own population to that end, but it is certainly a fascinating idea that needs further research. That's been a great resource, one of the more enjoyable reads on trauma work. I do hope you end up becoming a clinical psychologist, I'm sure you'd make an excellent one - are you hoping to do a course of study in DClinPsych?
@@harveyjumper @Carrie Hall Absolutely delighted to hear that! Brilliant stuff. That is some coincidence, considering the story of Amber is the exact one I'm talking about in my next video. I will explore what you mentioned in your previous comment, regarding shame, responsibility and victimisation. I hope you'll enjoy my perspective, and I'd love to hear your thoughts when I publish the video.
That sounds like absolutely fascinating work you do. Thank you also for the vote of confidence. I am indeed hoping to pursue such training, but it's extremely competitive to secure a place on the doctorate here in Ireland. I'm pursuing a 4 year Masters in Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy in the meantime starting this October. Very excited about that!
Besides The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, have you any other favourite books / resources?