Hand Model of the Brain
The hand model represents this organ
What is the brain?
This term describes the emotional zone where a person can best function and respond to stress.
Window of tolerance
Name 2 sections of the brain
- Cortex
-Brain stem
- Limbic system
- Mammal brain
- Lizard brain
True or false: Humming stimulates the vagus nerve (Major nerve that helps with regulation)
True
The wrist represents this section
What is the brain stem?
Does everyone have the same size window of tolerance?
No
This section controls thinking, reasoning, logic, language
What is the human brain/cortex/prefrontal cortex?
What is the butterfly hug?
The Butterfly Hug is a simple self-soothing technique that helps kids (and adults) feel calmer and more grounded. It’s often used to reduce anxiety, stress, or big emotions. It works by gently tapping on your arms in a rhythm, like a butterfly flapping its wings, which can help your brain and body feel safer.
The thumb represents this part of the brain.
What is the limbic system?
Does everyone experience all three zones of the window of tolerance?
Yes
This section of the brain controls emotions and instinctual reactions (fight/flight)
What is the limbic system?
What is deep breathing?
Deep breathing is a simple relaxation technique where you take slow, full breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. It helps calm your body and mind by sending a signal to your brain to relax.
The fingers represent this part of the brain
What is the cortex?
what does trauma do to the window of tolerance?
Makes it smaller
This section of the brain is responsible for automatic functions like heart rate, breathing, eye dilation
What is the lizard brain?
_________ is about focusing on the present moment without judgment.
Mindfulness
The hand model of the brain is important because...
It helps us understand our brains sections, how they work, and how they relate.
What skills can help widen the window of tolerance?
Deep breathing, butterfly hug, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness
This term means a high reaction (fight/flight) and causes a high heart rate, increased breathing
Trauma
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is when you squeeze and then slowly relax different muscles in your body, one at a time, to help your body feel calm and your mind feel peaceful