Chapter
Coping with Grief and Phantom Limbs
53:43 - 1:06:49 (13:05)
The process of moving through grief adaptively in a healthy way involves maintaining the attachment but uncoupling that attachment from the space and time representation of the person, animal or thing that was lost. Experiments with phantom limb pain have shown that the pain can be resolved by using a mirror box to give the visual impression that the limb is still present and moving.
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Ramachandran's experiments with mirror box therapy have shown that it can help alleviate the pain of phantom limbs.
53:43 - 1:01:11 (07:27)
Summary
Ramachandran's experiments with mirror box therapy have shown that it can help alleviate the pain of phantom limbs. Similarly, using this technique to process grief can help individuals cope and move towards a fuller understanding of their emotions.
ChapterCoping with Grief and Phantom Limbs
EpisodeThe Science & Process of Healing from Grief
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast discusses the different cell types in the hippocampus and the role they play in the grief process.
1:01:11 - 1:06:49 (05:38)
Summary
This podcast discusses the different cell types in the hippocampus and the role they play in the grief process. It also delves into a tool designed to help individuals struggling with grief, particularly complicated grief.