When young people face stress, trauma, or systemic inequities, their brains can switch into survival mode. Understanding this helps us respond with empathy instead of punishment—and that changes everything.
In this 5 minute video, we’ll walk through Dr. Dan Siegel’s “Brain in the Hand” model, a simple, hands-on way to understand how the brain responds to stress.
Here is a 1-minute overview you can use as a quick reference or teaching tool:
Our set of 60 Regulation Tool Cards are available in English, Spanish, and Dari. Download the free PDF or purchase an assembled set here.
