Limbic imprint
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In psychology, limbic imprint refers to the process by which prenatal, perinatal and post-natal experiences imprint upon the limbic system, causing lifelong effects.[1] The term is used to explain how early care of a fetus and newborn is important to lifelong psychological development, and has been used as an argument for alternative birthing methods,[2] and against circumcision.[1]
Lewis, Amini and Lannon, in their book A General Theory of Love, use the concept of limbic imprinting to explain lifelong patterns of poor love choices, explaining that the patterns of love and care received as a youth will affect the patterns of love that the adult seeks in their life.[3] Some therapists suggest a course of "limbic repatterning" to consciously rewrite bad limbic imprints and thus improve the patient's overall psychological health.[4]
References
- ^ a b Tonetti-Vladimirova, Elena (2008). "Limbic Imprint". In Denniston, George C.; Hodges, Frederick Mansfield; Milos, Marilyn Fayre (eds.). Circumcision and Human Rights. Springer. ISBN 9781402091674.
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Tonetti-Vladimirova, Elena (November 2006). "The Limbic Imprint". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
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Dayton, Tian (August 2003). "The Neurobiology of Emotions: How Therapy Can Repattern Our Limbic System". Counselor, The Magazine for Addiction Professionals. 4 (4): 64–66. Archived from the original on 2013-09-20.
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