Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation 001 What is Relational Neuroscience?
Apr 10, 2021
Explore the fascinating world of relational neuroscience and its impact on spiritual formation. Discover how our early relationships shape brain development and emotional responses. Learn about the 'brain in your hand' model and the concept of 'flipping your lid' when emotional overload occurs. Dive into attachment theory and its significance for personal growth, emphasizing how understanding our neurobiological makeup can enhance our relational capacities and spiritual maturity.
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Mind Is Embodied And Relational
- Our mind is both embodied and shaped by relationships, not just brain activity.
- Dan Siegel: "human connections shape neural connections" and vice versa in a looping process.
Neuroscience Is Deeply Interdisciplinary
- Interpersonal neurobiology integrates childhood development, attachment, psychotherapy, and anthropology.
- It intentionally draws from many fields to explain how relationships build brain function.
The Brain In Your Palm Model
- The "brain in the palm" maps brainstem, limbic system, and cortex to hand regions for easy understanding.
- Stress can "flip your lid," shutting down prefrontal functions and leaving limbic/brainstem-driven reactions.
