The PLS Framework™ Models Download Page
On this page, you can download some of the practice oriented educational models of the PLS Framework™.
(PLS: Positive Learning Spirals).
The Positive Learning Spirals (PLS) Framework™ offers clear, research-informed skills and process oriented models that help adults understand and navigate challenging situations with children – especially when strong emotions, conflict, and aggression are involved.
On this page you can download central PLS framework models, such as the PLS Model™, the PLS Authoritative Leadership Model™, The Response Funnel Model™, and the PLS Collaboration- and Learning Culture Ladder™.
The visual models of the PLS framework function as practical “maps” and shared mental models for parents, kindergartens, schools, and professional teams, providing a common language and concrete guidance for resolving and learning from even the most challenging situations in ways that strengthen relationship, cooperation, and supports children’s social learning and emotional development.
I am Hans Holter Solhjell, the developer of the PLS Framework and its broad set of skill based and systemic practical educational models. The models on this page are inspired by and based on 30 years of interest in research, theories, practical methods and work in fields such as child-development, parenting, communication, conflict resolution, crisis management, stress, trauma therapy, systems theory etc.
Models to download
The PLS Model™
Authoritative Leadership, Limit setting, Conflict Resolution, Perspective Taking, Emotional Support and Cooperation
This model empowers adults to navigate conflicts constructively, supporting children’s emotional, social and behavioural regulation—key elements for nurturing children’s growth and well-being.
The PLS model™ is the foundational and original model in the PLS framework, and essential for those committed to guiding children toward positive, lifelong skills and resilience.
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You can learn more about the PLS model™ in the PLS Introduction Course here.
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The PLS Authoritative Adult Leadership Model™
Clarifying the Authoritative Leadership style and its practice in Families, Daycares, and Schools.
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By its organization of the skills and attitudes of the Authoritative style in a three part structure it both clarifies the attitudes and skills of this style, as well as the distinctions between an Authoritative style characterized by both structure and warmth, and the authoritarian style emphasizing control devoid of warmth, and the avoidant style abundant in warmth but lacking structure.
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Read more about the model on the Famlab.no page, here.
The PLS Learning Culture Ladder™
Partner, Team and Organizational Development to Support Collaboration, Resilience and Authoritative Leadership
The model is created initially for use in kindergartens and schools but can also be used for other types of organizations and even families, couples etc.
The model describes levels of collaborative and learning focused culture within teams and organizations. It can be used as a reflection tool to assess where your team currently stands. The goal is to provide a structured overview that supports processes aimed at strengthening collaboration, leadership, and learning environments.
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Read more about the model on the Famlab.no page, here.
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The Response Funnel Model™
An overview of a wide range of ways we respond to challenges, conflict, crisis and stress.
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The model was originally developed in the context of caregiver-child relationships and developmentally supportive conflict resolution, in families, kindergartens and schools, but is equally useful in trauma informed work, trauma therapy, personal capacity development etc.
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About the PLS Framework and Response Funnel Framework
The PLS Framework™ (Positive Learning Spirals) is a practical, structured approach to regulation challenges, self-regulation, co-regulation as well as regulation-support.
The first branch is focused on the support of children’s development, especially in situations involving disagreement and conflict, where adult leadership and limit setting is needed, but also is challenged. This part of the PLS framework is highly relevant for parents and those who work with children in schools and kindergartens.
This part of the PLS framework has been used for over 15 years in kindergartens, schools, and families in Norway. This part of my work is presented on this website. where you also will find all the information about the PLS Certification Training.
The main models developed in this branch are the PLS model™ (5 phase model of conflict resolution and regulation support) , the Perspective Spiral, the PLS authoritative leadership model, the PLS learning culture ladder etc.
The second branch is focused on the individual, trauma healing, self-development, and restoration and development of self-regulation capacity, resilience and vitality. This is the domain of The PLS Response Funnel Framework and its variations. You can read more about The Response Funnel Model on my website dedicated to body oriented trauma therapy, on this page.
Fair Use and Usage Policy
The models and materials available on this page—including The Response Funnel, the PLS Framework, and related visual and educational tools—are developed by Hans Holter Solhjell and are protected by copyright.
These resources represent years of work, research, and refinement. By respecting the terms of use, you help preserve their integrity and ensure that the models continue to support meaningful development for individuals, families, educators, and professionals worldwide.
You are welcome to download, print, and use these resources for your personal learning, individual professional practice, or internal team development, as long as they are used non-commercially and with full attribution to the creator.
For inquiries about training, certification, commercial use, translations etc, please contact me directly.
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