08/01/2026
Understanding your brain in the palm of your hand π§ β
Dan Siegel's brilliant hand model shows exactly what happens when stress takes over. Your thumb = emotional brain (limbic system). Fingers folded over = thinking brain (prefrontal cortex). When regulated, they work together beautifully.
But when overwhelmed? Those fingers lift up - you've "flipped your lid." The thinking brain goes offline, and you're running on pure emotion and survival instinct.
This is what we're working to prevent with neurofeedback - keeping that connection strong so you can stay calm, think clearly, and respond instead of react.
When one family member learns to regulate, it ripples through the entire system. π
Watch Dr. Siegel's simple explanation π
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