Triune Theory

The Triune Brain Theory

An understanding of the triune theory of brain evolution sits at the core of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Introduced by Paul MacLean in the 1960’s, it has stood the test of time and continues to evolve as a description of our brain’s evolution.

Maclean described the brains’ evolution as going through three phases hence the name ‘Triune.’ The first evolutionary phase created the part that sits at the top of our brain stem. That part primarily takes care of our basic body functions – sleep and waking, respiration, temperature regulation. This has been referred to as the reptilian brain. It plays no significant part in our work.

The next evolutionary phase created the paleomammalian brain incorporating the limbic system with the primary role of survival. As we come to understand and apply the brain model, we will come to know how our own limbic system functions. For our purposes the limbic system has three components: the amygdala, the hippocampus, and the hypothalamus.

The third and final stage created the neomammalian brain – the cortex. This is the most modern part. It is a brain structure, or more accurately a series of brain structures, which is more advanced than other species. In the cortex resides our capacity for abstract thinking, planning capabilities and our ability to respond to novel challenges – our higher human functions.

This knowledge is expanded in to an understanding of how the paleo and the neo – mammalian phases operate and how we as people behave depending on which phase is largely in control at any time. With the scene set we build an understanding of how to use this insight for our benefit.

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