Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and psychopathology, we explore how the dysregulated brain circuits of Cluster B individuals (including hyperactivation of the amygdala, hypoactivity in the prefrontal cortex, and disruptions in the mirror neuron system) interact with the psychological vulnerabilities of enablers. Neurobiological stress responses in victims, including chronic dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and maladaptive fear conditioning, are analyzed as mechanisms by which enablers inadvertently reinforce maladaptive behaviors.
We also consider the dynamics of institutional betrayal, particularly in law enforcement and organizational settings, where women in enabling roles may normalize, minimize, or dismiss abuse. This interdisciplinary synthesis emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in both clinical and societal responses to Cluster B-related abuse, recognizing enablers as critical actors in maintaining cycles of harm.
Melanie Noelani Boling, E-RYT, RCYT, WFR.
Melanie Noelani Boling, E-RYT, RCYT, WFR.
“ “To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, to draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” ”
Private Pilot License Course, PAVCO Flight Center. Gig Harbor, Washington.
United States Air Force Veteran; Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Camp Sather, Baghdad, Iraq.
Department of Defense Force Protection Officer; Eagle Base, Bosnia.
NATO SFOR Team. Eagle Base, Bosnia Herzegovina.
Founder and Expeditionary Photojournalist, Imagery Beyond Borders.
Olympic National Park, Washington State. U.S.A.
Expeditionary Behavioral Ecologist and Director of Research and International Development, Peer Wild.
Machu Picchu, Peru.
Graduate Studies in Environmental Policy and International Development; and Human Behavior Studies, Harvard University, Class of 2022.
Isolation Station, Gig Harbor, Washington
Executive Education in Public Policy; Harvard Kennedy School, Class of 2022.
Lesser Eco-System, North Sumatra, Indonesia
PC: Brian Hodges .
Expeditionary Yoga Educator, E-RYT.
Indonesian Islands.
PC: M.Simas
Reiki and Holistic Healing Practitioner.
Reiki School in North Bali, Indonesia.
Children’s Trauma-Informed Yoga Educator; RCYT.
Teaching children yoga on the trails of Mount Rainier National Park
Wilderness First Responder.
Wilderness First Responder Class of 2015
Expeditionary Service Dog Handler, River Roux
Andes Mountains, Peru.
Mama to The Boling Family, Mia Livia and Penelope Noelani.
The Boling Family. Gig Harbor, Washington.
The Boling Family, Daegu, South Korea.
PC: Shasta Philpot
The Boling Family. Kaikoura, New Zealand.
The Boling Family. National Ability Olympic Training Center, Park City, Utah.
The Boling Family. Pacific Crest Trail, Washington State, U.S.A.
The Boling Family. Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand.
The Boling Fanily. Fort Barancas, Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida.
The Boling Fanily. Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The Boling Family. Just the three of us. Gig Harbor, Washington. U.S.A.