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Cohort begins May 19, 2025!
What is Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)?
Interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) is an interdisciplinary framework that seeks to understand the complex interplay among human relationships, the mind, and the brain. It integrates findings from various fields such as neuroscience, psychology, and attachment to explain how personal experiences and interpersonal relationships shape the development and functioning of the brain, which in turn influence emotional, social, and cognitive processes. IPNB emphasizes that our relationships and social connections have a profound impact on our mental health and neural functioning.
Why Study Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)?
Studying Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) can be profoundly beneficial for several reasons:
  1. Comprehensive Framework for Understanding Human Behavior: IPNB offers a comprehensive framework connecting psychological, neural, and relational aspects, enabling a deeper grasp of how these factors shape behavior and development.
  2. More Empathy and Compassion: IPNB helps individuals understand the neurological basis of human connections, fostering greater empathy and compassion, especially beneficial for professionals in therapeutic, educational, and caregiving roles.
  3. Enhanced Relationships: An understanding of IPNB enhances interpersonal relationships by providing insights into effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional sharing.
  4. Professional Development: IPNB benefits practitioners in psychology, psychiatry, education, and social work with evidence-based approaches to therapy, teaching, and community work.
  5. Personal Growth: IPNB fosters self-awareness by revealing how one's brain influences relationships, leading to personal growth and improved self-regulation.
  6. Innovation in Treatment: IPNB drives innovation in mental health treatment with holistic and personalized approaches based on the brain-mind-relationship connection.
  7. Social Change: IPNB informs policies and practices to create supportive relational environments, particularly in educational systems and organizations, promoting social change.

The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being:
A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology, 9-Week Online Intensive

$1,975.00 Value
Just $799.99 Today — Unbelievable Savings!
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Plus, earn up to 35.5 CE Hours – included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details. Click here for course objectives and outline.
Course Overview
36
Asynchronous Hours of
Comprehensive Training
3
Live Q&A Calls
with Dr. Dan Siegel

Scientific Foundations of IPNB
Cutting-edge science and insights into the interconnections of mind, brain and relationships

Experiential Exercises and Practical Tools
In-depth explorations of the Hand Model of the Brain, the Window of Tolerance, the Wheel of Awareness, case examples, and detailed descriptions of practical applications

Online Learning Community
The option to join an online learning community with your peers to share and collaborate
Who Takes This Course?

We designed this course for mental health practitioners, coaches, educators, executives, and others interested in mastering IPNB to enhance resilience and promote professional and personal well-being. No prerequisites needed!

Join the thousands of engaged and inspired students who have taken this course!

The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being:
A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology, 9-Week Online Intensive
$1,975.00 Value
Just $799.99 Today — Unbelievable Savings!
GET STARTED NOW
Plus, earn up to 35.5 CE Hours – included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details. Click here for course objectives and outline.
Schedule
Below is your personalized schedule beginning May 19th, 2025
Week 1  |  Segment 1
Mind, Brain and Relationships in the Cultivation of Well-Being
  • Define what the mind is from an interpersonal neurobiology perspective
  • Outline how integration—the linkage of differentiated parts of a system—leads to optimal self-organization experienced as flexibility, adaptability, coherence (resilience across time), energy, and stability
  • Identify the role that mindsight – insight, empathy, and integration – plays in well-being and rewarding relationships
  • Highlight how the brain develops and changes through relationships, consciousness, and neuroplasticity
Week 2  |  Segment 2
Attachment and How Close Relationships Shape Who We Are
  • Outline how relational connection influences the growth of connections in the brain
  • Identify the role self-compassion plays in integration and well-being
  • Outline how relational integration is the basis of neural integration, which is crucial for healthy relationships
  • Differentiate among secure, ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized attachment categories
Week 3  |  Live Q&A Call with Dr. Dan Siegel
Monday, June 2, 2025 – 1:00–2:00 PM Central
Week 4  |  Segment 3
The 1st Domain of Integration: Consciousness and Dr. Dan Siegel’s Reflective Practice, “The Wheel of Awareness”
  • Outline the scientific underpinnings of the view that integration is the basis of health and resilience
  • Define nine domains of integration
  • Reframe mental health challenges as impediments to integration in the form of chaos and rigidity
  • Identify the process of change toward well-being as opportunities for growth of integration
Week 5  |  Segment 4
The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Domains of Integration: Linking the Two Sides of the Brain, the Embodied Brain and Memory
  • Implement Bilateral, Vertical and Memory Domains of Integration into self-understanding (and for diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention, if you are a clinician)
  • Identify the roles of and relationship between the left and right sides of the brain
  • Recognize impediments to bilateral integration which can lead to chaos or rigidity, and use practical techniques to support the growth of bilateral integration
  • Evaluate impairment of integration in memory processes in everyday life and in traumatic experiences
  • Explain the role of implicit and explicit memory in trauma resolution and health
Week 6  |  Live Q&A Call with Dr. Dan Siegel
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 1:00–2:00 PM Central
Week 7  |  Segment 5
The 5th and 6th Domains of Integration: Making Sense of Life through Our Narratives and States of Mind
  • Assess the “coherency of narrative”—how we have come to make sense of our lives—and identify how to cultivate mental adaptability
  • Reframe “stress” from an IPNB lens in order to build resilience, grit, and a growth mindset
  • Develop a coherent narrative and the sense-making process of self-reflection
  • Outline how to identify unresolved trauma or loss within the narrative process
  • Explore how an incoherence of narratives impacts the integration of states of mind
Week 8  |  Segment 6
The 7th, 8th and 9th Domains of Integration: Interpersonal Relationships, Dimensions of Time, and Facets of Identity
  • Identify the key components of feeling felt that highlight interpersonal integration
  • Outline how relational integration leads to neural integration
  • Evaluate issues of mortality, uncertainty, and transience and the experience of the Arrow of Time in support of temporal integration
  • Reframe the experience of identity from an IPNB lens
  • Discover how to support identity integration to bring more compassion and kindness into the world
Week 9  |  Live Q&A Call with Dr. Dan Siegel
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 1:00–2:00 PM Central
The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being:
A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology, 9-Week Online Intensive
$1,975.00 Value
Just $799.99 Today — Unbelievable Savings!
GET STARTED NOW
Plus, earn up to 35.5 CE Hours – included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details. Click here for course objectives and outline.
Meet Your Teacher
Dr. Dan Siegel
Dr. Dan Siegel, a smiling older man in a suit with glasses, red hair, and holding his dog

Dan Siegel is the founder and director of education of the Mindsight Institute and founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, where he was also co-principal investigator of the Center for Culture, Brain, and Development and clinical professor at the School of Medicine.

An award-winning educator, Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and other books which have been translated into over forty languages. He is the founding editor of the Norton Professional Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, and has overseen the publication of over one hundred textbooks in this transdisciplinary framework focusing on the mind and mental health.

A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dan completed his postgraduate training at UCLA specializing in pediatrics and adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry. He was trained in attachment research and narrative analysis through a National Institute of Mental Health research training fellowship focusing on how relationships shape our autobiographical ways of making sense of our lives and influence our development across the lifespan.

Click here for information about Daniel J. Siegel

What Our Students Have to Say
Testimonials

Jeanne Michele, PhD
Relationship Specialist (Couples, Marriage, and Infidelity)
Newport Beach, CA, USA

"The IPNB course has been invaluable in refining my approach to supporting individuals and families in their final journey. Dr. Dan Siegel's ability to demystify intricate subjects such as quantum physics, neurobiology, and MWe makes these complex topics both accessible and applicable. The interactive Q and A sessions added a delightful dimension to the learning experience, fostering connections within our cohort and allowing direct and fun engagement with this remarkable teacher."

Mindy Drossner
LCSW and End-of-Life Doula (Aging, Chronic Illness, End-of-Life)
Lafayette Hill, PA, USA

"Participating in Dr. Dan Siegel's course has been a transformative experience for me, both professionally and personally. Dr. Dan Siegel's depth of knowledge, combined with his ability to make complex neuroscience accessible, has not only enhanced my clinical practice but also inspired a deeper commitment to nurturing mindfulness and empathy within myself and my clients. I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity to expand my skills and understanding in such a supportive and enriching environment."

Lydia Shen
LPC (Trauma, Interracial Couples)
Dallas, TX, USA

"My life transformed when I learned [about] integration from Dr. Dan Siegel. As someone who was repairing early attachment woundedness, perhaps it was the moment that I became aware that it was possible to be joyful and alive. I completed the Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology for the first time in 2017, [and] I completed [it] for the second time in 2021. The opportunity to participate in Dan Siegel’s Q and As deepened my integration of the ideas, beliefs, and values of IPNB. Dr. Dan Siegel has a clear ability to listen carefully and attune to you and what you are saying with kindness and compassion. I have integrated IPNB principles and beliefs into my coaching practice."

Esther Brandon
Trauma-Informed Well-Being Coach
Boston, MA, USA

"I have found Dr. Dan Siegel’s Interpersonal Neurobiology [course] extremely helpful, not only in understanding my clients better but also in understanding the reasons behind what makes certain interventions particularly effective. I found the opportunity to ask Dr. Dan Siegel questions directly during the live Q and A sessions to be invaluable. [He] has such a wealth of knowledge, yet maintains a very welcoming and warm presence, and I felt fortunate to be a part of the community. Each learning segment is so rich that I know I will continue to go back and learn from this course."

Hiroko Hsieh
LMFT (Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Anxiety)
Murrieta, CA, USA

The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being:
A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology, 9-Week Online Intensive
$1,975.00 Value
Just $799.99 Today — Unbelievable Savings!
GET STARTED NOW
Plus, earn up to 35.5 CE Hours – included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details. Click here for course objectives and outline.
Sample Course Lecture

Here is a sample lecture from this course in which Dan provides a broad overview of Interpersonal Neurobiology, including its history and its relationship to other scientific disciplines.

Case Study: Using IPNB and Attachment to Treat Anxiety

Discover how Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and attachment theory are revolutionizing anxiety treatment in this compelling case study.

Follow the journey of Nathan, a 30-year-old battling Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as he finds relief and personal growth through innovative therapeutic approaches.

Key Highlights:
  • Holistic Assessment: Uncover the power of comprehensive evaluations that go beyond symptoms, delving into attachment patterns and developmental history.
  • Neuroscience-Informed Therapy: Learn how understanding brain function enhances treatment, making anxiety more manageable for clients.
  • Attachment-Focused Healing: Witness the transformative impact of addressing past relationship patterns to build a more secure future.
  • Mindfulness Integration: See how mindfulness practices can be effectively woven into therapy to reduce rumination and promote self-regulation.
  • Narrative Coherence Work: Explore the healing potential of helping clients construct a coherent life story, integrating past experiences with their current sense of self.
  • Measurable Outcomes: Discover the significant reduction in anxiety symptoms and improved coping strategies achieved through this approach.
This case study demonstrates the remarkable effectiveness of IPNB in treating anxiety, offering:
  • A deeper understanding of the interplay between brain functioning, temperament, and attachment history
  • Practical strategies for implementing IPNB principles in your own practice
  • Insights into creating more holistic, effective treatment plans for anxiety disorders

Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or a newcomer to the field, this case study provides valuable insights that can elevate your practice and improve outcomes for your clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! This course offers up to 35.5 self-study CE hours, which are available to students at no additional cost.

To obtain CE hours, you are required to complete segment exams and evaluations, which are immediately available for you to work through as you work through each segment. You will be able to save your progress and submit all of your answers online and at your convenience. There is no deadline by which your exams must be received. Upon passing an exam (with a score of 80% or higher), a digital CE Certificate will be generated and immediately available for download on our platform.

CE hours are awarded incrementally–segment by segment. Click here for Credit hours breakdown.

Absolutely! Once you have worked your way through all of the course materials, including the exams and evaluations, a digital Certificate of Completion will be available to you.

In total, the IPNB workshop contains 35.5 hours of pre-recorded content. Segments are broken down into modules ranging from approximately 1 hour to 2.5 hour long recordings. There will also be three 1-hour long live Q&A calls with Dr. Dan Siegel.

You will maintain unlimited access to all course materials, and there is no deadline by which you must complete the training or submit your exams. Even if you're seeking CE hours*, you're welcome to take as much time as you'd like!

* Note that some CE approvals may expire and we cannot guarantee availability of all credit types.

The archive recordings from each live Q&A call will be uploaded to the cohort within 7-10 business days of each call. Registrants will receive a notification when each archive recording is made available.

A largely student-driven portion of our platform, the Online Learning Community is a gathering place for those enrolled in the course. There, you’ll be able to create study groups and connect with your peers around the world–exchanging ideas, asking and answering questions, and sharing resources throughout the course.

Yes! Dr. Dan Siegel has a unique ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible, and our courses are designed to resonate with wide audiences. This workshop has no prerequisites, and a scientific background is not necessary to find value in its teachings: We’re confident that you’ll walk away with plenty of knowledge to be applied in your personal and professional life.

You will retain unlimited access to the course content for as long as it remains available on our platform.

Our video content cannot be downloaded, but it can be streamed and viewed on any device at your convenience. All notes, handouts, and study materials associated with the course, however, are downloadable and printable.

Upon your enrollment, a confirmation email will be delivered to your registration email address. It contains details on how to access the course, but you are always encouraged to reach out to our team at info@mindsightinstitute.org with any further questions.

Register for this intensive training course without risk. If you're not completely satisfied, give us a call at 800-844-8260. We're that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected.

The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being:
A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology, 9-Week Online Intensive
$1,975.00 Value
Just $799.99 Today — Unbelievable Savings!
GET STARTED NOW
Plus, earn up to 35.5 CE Hours – included in the course tuition.
Click here for Credit details. Click here for course objectives and outline.
NOTE: No additional discounts or coupons may be applied to this course.
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