The Brain Powered By Love Presented by Charlotte

The Brain Powered By Love Presented by Charlotte Bell

Triune Brain Neocortical Brain Limbic Brain Reptilian Brain

Reptilian Brain Reflexes ¢ Manages heart rate, breathing, hormone system and all body automatic systems ¢ Reptiles have no need for attachment so are unconcerned about separation ¢

Limbic Brain Deals with emotions and dealing with stress. ¢ Attachment, when a baby gazes at the mother neurons are switched on and connect one to another. ¢ Activates the immune system. ¢ Activates regulation of anxiety and rage- setting down the template for stress management. ¢

Response to Separation: Protest -Despair -Detachment Slow to Learn – neural patterns are more primitive and become an innate knowing. --

Neocortical Brain ¢ Language ¢ Thoughts ¢ Learning Efficient

Arousal – Relaxation Cycle Relaxation of Tension Child Expresses Need - Cries Security Trust Attachment Satisfaction of Need by Parent State of High Arousal

Positive Interaction Cycle Satisfaction of Need Parent Initiates Positive Interactions Self- Worth Self- Esteem

Cycle when Needs are Unmet Shutting Down and Detachment Child Expresses Need - Cries Insecurity Fear Increased Anxiety Defended Need Not Met by Parent State of High Arousal

Repetition Spiral

Creating a new and healing cycle Trigger Old Pattern repeats Defend Receiving Awareness and Alteration opening