The Response Funnel Physiology
The Physiology of Stress, Trauma, Repair, Adaptive Growth and Capacity Building
The model available for download on this page focuses on the dynamic interactions between the brain, body, and social environment.
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The model focuses on the role of the brain, autonomic nervous system (PNS, SNS, vagus pathways), and HPA axis in regulating our responses to internal and external events..
By promoting an understanding of these processes, the model serves as a valuable tool for fostering self-regulation, emotional resilience, and adaptive growth in both personal and professional contexts.
(Note: The information on the poster is informed by Predictive Processing Theory, Brain Network Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Embodied Cognition, allostatic models, the Adaptive Response Model, and the biopsychosocial Model. It is necessarily a simplification and can be presented in several different ways. If you find mistakes or otherwise have comments, please contact me.)
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The PLS Response Funnel Framework
The PLS Response Funnel Framework is an innovative set of models designed to help understand and teach the physiological, emotional, and behavioral responses we experience when facing stress, conflict, and challenges. It covers how we regulate stress, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, repair and recover, and develop increased capacity for vitality, thriving, engagement, and meaningful relationships. You can read more about The Response Funnel Model on this page.
About the creator, Hans Holter Solhjell
My name is Hans Holter Solhjell, and I am the creator of the Response Funnel Model and the PLS (Positive Learning Spirals) framework. As an educator, trainer, and facilitator, I am passionate about helping individuals, caregivers, and professionals understand and navigate human responses to stress and trauma and teaching communication, conflict resolution, trauma recovery, and capacity building.
My work integrates body-oriented methods, self-regulation, and relational practices to support growth and healing. I aim to offer tools and frameworks that foster personal resilience, emotional regulation, deeper interpersonal connections, cooperation as well as healthy and effective organisation’s and cultures. Read more about me on the bio page.
