What is the hand model of the brain? The hand model of the brain helps us understand how individuals who are typically focused, thoughtful, and capable of making sound decisions …

This clip is drawn from Dan Siegel’s hand model of the brain. It is a metaphor to help explain what might be happening in our brains when distressed.

Brain Stem (represented by the center of the palm) – the deepest and oldest part of the head brain, takes in informa-tion from the body and regulates how you breathe, how you digest food …

Jun 20, 2010 · Dr. Daniel Siegel explains how the brain works using his hand model of the brain, including the limbic regions, the cortex and the pre-frontal cortex.

Dec 24, 2019 · Dr. Daniel Siegel’s hand model of the brain allows us to picture our brain structure and understand why it’s difficult to control our reactions when we’re overwhelmed with strong …

Dec 1, 2023 · A great way to never forget the basics of brain architecture is using what Dan Siegel calls the “Hand Model of the Brain”. Let’s walk through the model together.

The closed hand represents how the thinking parts of the brain encompass and are in close connection to the emotional and survival parts of the brain. When we are in this state we can …

Aug 2, 2024 · Our brain’s “Red Alert” system takes over. When we flip our lids, our brain’s limbic system, particularly the amygdala, fire up, taking control. This is our fight-or-flight mechanism …

We are not able to access the logical, problem-solving part of the brain. Our emotions override our ability to think clearly.

Daniel J. Siegel is a well-known psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author. He has developed a model of emotion regulation called “The Hand Model of the Brain,” which is a metaphorical …