The Parietal Lobe and Its Role in Clinical Treatment

Authors: Vicente R*

DOI: 10.23880/jqhe-16000423

Volume 7, Issue 6

Abstract

We know through research that the parietal lobe is the epicenter of our belief systems, specifically that of faith. This writer wonders what role this epicenter might play when it comes to self-esteem or limiting beliefs about oneself. Could it influence the outcome of therapeutic interventions? If so, how? If we as humans hold steadfast to our abstract beliefs about philosophy and religion, do we in fact hold as tightly to the beliefs we have about ourselves? This review aims to examine the existing research on the parietal lobe and its role in mental health treatment outcomes combined with the writer’s clinical experience around what clients believe about themselves and how that impacts their treatment outcomes. Examination of this work will be guided by one hypothesis, “The parietal lobe can significantly influence self-esteem, which impacts mental health treatment outcomes.”

Keywords: Parietal Lobe; Mental Health; Self-Esteem; Self-Acceptance; Belief System; Treatment Outcomes

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