11/21/2023
On yesterday, Monday Breaks live, I spoke about The "window of tolerance" a term by Dr. Dan Siegel, explaining the ideal emotional state for daily functioning. Now, if you experienced trauma, especially unaddressed, your emotional state can be experienced in a narrower zone, making it tough to handle emotions and life.
Traumatized folx may struggle to stay present, often feeling threatened and defensive. Stress, even small things, can push them out of their comfort zone, leading to anger, anxiety, or dissociation. This infographic from that I often use to support my communities and students simplifies this, and can help you get familiar with your capacity and help guide your communities or clients through their emotional experiences.
Ideally, we want to be in our window of tolerance (see image) , where we are present and managing life in a way that is empowering even when challenges come our way.
Where are you in your window of tolerance aka capacity?
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