BOTH – AND is a way of thinking that allows one to hold two different perspectives in the mind – at the same time.
For example, BOTH – AND thinking about about the Brain-Body allows one to think about the whole Brain-Body system while at the same time being able to focus on a specific Brain-Body part.
BOTH – AND thinking can help us visualize and analyze Community level function (or trauma) while at the same time understanding the impact on an individual and the family.