“I was introduced to IPNB at the 1999 Decade of the Brain Conference where I sat in the front row, listening deeply to this new and yet very familiar landscape of knowledge and wisdom that has informed and affected my personal and professional journeys in life. Everyday, in a myriad of ways, I am grateful for what IPNB has gifted … Read More

Vanessa Timmons is a healer, life coach, writer, activist, and advocate for over 35 years, experience working with survivors of trauma. She attended Marylhurst University’s Multidisciplinary Studies Program in Portland, Oregon, and has continued her formal education through certificates and training, including the Interpersonal Neurobiology of Trauma Certification Program at Portland State University, and LightSong school of 21st century shamanism and energy … Read More

“IPNB has profoundly shaped my understanding of what it means to be human. I approach the study of adolescence and spiritual practices from an IPNB lens, emphasizing integration, differentiation and connection.” Rev. Dr. Sarah Ann Bixler, PhD is Assistant Professor of Formation and Practical Theology and Associate Dean of the Seminary at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA. She … Read More

Jonathan Sibley MSW, MBA is a psychotherapist, executive coach, team coach and coaching supervisor based in New York City. Across the spectrum of psychotherapy and coaching, Jonathan works relationally, with an attachment lens, to create safe spaces for clients to explore what’s next for them and how to get there. He integrates Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Coherence Therapy … Read More

“Where outcomes matter, applied IPNB matters. I’m so grateful for GAINS’ commitment to socializing the science and wisdom of IPNB, and very honored to serve on the board that sustains its work.” Cherie Dikelsky, ACC, ECPC is the founder and principal success coach at Hemispheres Coaching & Advocacy, LLC. Cherie brings two decades of study to the application and development … Read More

Gregory Czyszczon, Ph.D., LPC is a counselor, clinical supervisor, and educator. In addition to his private counseling practice, he is an Adjunct Professor at James Madison University where he teaches courses in counseling, special education, and psychology. He is also a lead clinical supervisor for the Secure Child In-Home Program which provides attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention for children and parents involved … Read More

“IPNB has transformed my work as a psychotherapist and leader, bringing science to the relational embeddedness of my being and doing. It enlightens the multiple-intersecting spaces and places I inhabit across time in ways that illuminate and activate. I love the complexity, the invitation(s), and the challenge(s) this framework offers, both personally and professionally.” Lynn Redenbach MA, PhD, RCC, RPN … Read More

Lauren Martin Culp, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Santa Monica, California. With colleagues, she co-founded the non-profit Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies under the encouragement of Daniel J. Siegel MD.  Lauren served as the president of GAINS (2005-2011) and treasurer (2011-present). She received her B.A. from UCLA and M.A. from Antioch University. … Read More

“I’ve been applying IPNB (The science of being human!) in schools, psychotherapy, healthcare worker training, guided forest therapy, and through out my whole life since we started GAINS back in 2005.” Kirke Olson, Psy.D is a NH Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Kirke is one of the founding members of GAINS and is … Read More