Description

This week were are talking about the impact of trauma and stress on our "Window of Tolerance", a concept created by Dan Siegel, M.D.. We will chat about nervous system dysregulation, a bit on what is goin' on in the brain, and how we can work to expand our window of tolerance so we can face life's stimulus and challenges with more ease. 

Articles:

“Understanding and Working with the Window of Tolerance” Article,  https://www.attachment-and-trauma-treatment-centre-for-healing.com/blogs/understanding-and-working-with-the-window-of-tolerance

“The Window of Tolerance: Supporting the Wellbeing of Children and Young People” Government of Jersey Article, https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Education/ID%20The%20Window%20of%20Tolerance%2020%2006%2016.pdf

Helpful Videos:

Window of Tolerance Reimagined video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVEDueyZ2C4

Managing PTSD Series: Window of Tolerance video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKc_xYB92So

Do You Ever Flip Your Lid? video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUqfAgI6F0

Book Referenced: 

Yoga for Emotional Balance: Simple Practices to Help Relieve Anxiety and Depression by Bo Forbes, PsyD