Models A

Page 1: Models

Page 2: "The Tomato Effect"

• Definition: A phenomenon where beneficial ideas are ignored or dismissed because they conflict with pre-existing beliefs.

• Historical Example: Until 1820, tomatoes were not consumed in certain areas (the colonies in America) due to associations with the poisonous Nightshade family, despite their popularity in Italy.

Page 3: Disregulation

• Terminology:

  • Disregulation

  • Pathology

  • Distress (negative)

  • Eustress (positive)

• Model Reference: The Wilson/Cummings "Egg Model" of Self-Regulation.

Page 4: Egg Model of Self-Regulation

• Concept Overview: The body's responses are regulated within biological limits to maintain homeostasis.

• Dynamics of Regulation:

  • Disturbance Response (DR) can push the system out of normal range.

  • If DR is mild, regulation can restore homeostasis.

  • Extreme or prolonged DR may lead to system malfunction or breakdown.

Page 5: Continued on Egg Model

• Degrees of DR: Positive DR impacts differ from negative DR impacts, though both can disturb regulation.

• Cumulative Effects:

  • Lack of return to homeostasis can change the "set point" of the system.

  • Frequent DR can enhance system sensitivity and lead to the "kindling effect."

Page 6: Diagram of System Breakdown

• Components of the Model:

  • System adaptation limits

  • High tension levels (stages of distress and relaxation)

  • Deep relaxation noted as essential for recovery.

Page 7: Conceptual Triangle

• Three Main States:

  • Ease

  • Unease

  • Disease

Page 8: Blunting of Awareness with Chronic Stress

• Importance of Awareness: Essential first step to addressing problems.

• Impact of Chronic Stress:

  • Leads to energy waste and heightened tension.

  • Creates a cycle of continued stress (the "Catch 22").

  • Kindling effect noted as a consequence of prolonged stress response.

Page 9: Systems Theory

• System Components:

  • Reference value and temperature settings (hypothalamus, sensors and effectors).

  • Monitors such as blood pressure regulation demonstrate self-regulation.

Page 10: Modified Systems Theory

• Key Insights:

  • Each level of the model affects others directly or indirectly.

  • Interactions among parts can create unique emergent properties.

  • The act of attention alters the state.

  • Applicability of principles across different levels.

Page 11: Meditation - "Maharishi Effect"

• Definition: Observations that collective inner peace among a small percentage of population can influence the larger environment.

• Threshold for Effect: Begins at the square root of 1% of the population.

• Historical Context: Notable during Israeli-Lebanese War; documented in research from the Journal of Conflict Resolution.

Page 12: Overview of Demands vs. Resources

• Self-Regulation Dynamics:

  • The balance between demands and resources impacts homeostasis.

  • Defines relationship between perception and pathology in self-regulation.

Page 13: Scanning for Colour Exercise

• Activity Focus: Highlighting awareness activities.

Page 14: Creating Your Day Exercise

• Purpose: Prioritize daily focus and intention-setting.

Page 15: Factors Affecting Disregulation

• Psychological Factors: Age, heredity, sex, and environmental factors influence self-regulation.

Page 16: Health Performance Assessment

• Symptomatic Overview:

  • Somatic symptoms such as tension and pain

  • Cognitive symptoms like anxiety and memory issues

  • Behavioral symptoms including performance and insomnia.

• Assessment Tools: Variety of assessment techniques including questionnaires and observational studies.

Page 17: Signs of Stress

• Awareness of Stress Indicators:

  • Body symptoms (headaches, muscle pain)

  • Brain symptoms (anxiety, concentration problems)

  • Behavioral symptoms (poor performance, insomnia).

Page 18: Stress Autograph

• Assessment Method:

  • Identify signs of stress and rate their impact on daily life.

  • Utilization of rating scales for self-awareness.

Page 19: Homework Assignments

• Self-Assessment:

  • Complete the Stress Autograph after observation.

  • Gather feedback from peers on stress behaviors observed in oneself.