Feb 22, 2023
Dr. Jim Coan is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Virginia Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Virginia. Dr. Coan is well-known for his Social Baseline Theory which resulted from his research on the psychological and physical health benefits of strong friend and family networks.
His theory states that the human brain depends on relationships to coordinate the body’s resources. Dr. Coan and Emily dive into how these body and brain functions support the healing of complex trauma.
About Dr. Jim Coan:
Dr. Jim Coan is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Virginia Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Virginia. Dr. Coan has worked with diverse groups, consulting for clinicians, businesses and researchers as part of his Social Baseline Theory. He is co-editor of the Handbook of Emotion Elicitation and Assessment and has authored over eighty peer-reviewed articles. His work has been covered in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, the New Yorker, NPR, and other major media outlets. Dr. Coan is also a fellow of the Mind and Life Institute, and produces the podcast Circle of Willis.
Learn More:
Website - Virginia Affective Neuroscience Laboratory
Book - Handbook of Emotion Elicitation and Assessment
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