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Social Psychology

Selected Works

2013

Relational Psychophysiology; Physiological synchrony; respiratory sinus arhhythmia

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Relational Psychophysiology And Mutual Regulation During Dyadic Therapeutic And Developmental Relating., Kymberlee M. O'Brien Dec 2012

Relational Psychophysiology And Mutual Regulation During Dyadic Therapeutic And Developmental Relating., Kymberlee M. O'Brien

Kymberlee M. O'Brien

Abstract. Human experiences of empathy and presence are quintessential in therapeutic as well as intimate relationships. The work on relational psychophysiology has informed psychotherapeutic research by illustrating how early life physiological concordance between mother and infant are critical in mutual dyadic regulation. These processes cross several developmental domains, including biological, affective, social, and self-identity. By examining physiological concordance, this research has propelled our understanding of mutual regulation into the more expansive understanding of dyadically expanded states of consciousness. The core of the therapeutic relationship inherently engenders expanded opportunities and reorganization of the client, as well as the therapist. By incorporating …


Relationship Between Hair Cortisol And Perceived Chronic Stress In A Diverse Sample., Kymberlee M. O'Brien, Edward Tronick, Celia L. Moore Dec 2012

Relationship Between Hair Cortisol And Perceived Chronic Stress In A Diverse Sample., Kymberlee M. O'Brien, Edward Tronick, Celia L. Moore

Kymberlee M. O'Brien

No abstract provided.