Understanding the Window of Tolerance: Re-balancing a Dysregulated Nervous System

Do you swing between feeling completely overwhelmed and feeling nothing at all — and have no idea what to do with either state?In this episode I break down what the window of tolerance actually is, how to use it in trauma recovery, why dysregulation has a direction that determines everything about what your nervous system needs, and what to do differently depending on which way you've gone.I also share why applying a calming strategy when you're shut down — or a stimulating one when you're already flooded — doesn't just fail to help. It can make things worse.This is one of the first things I teach every client. Not because it's simple, but because nothing else works without it.Want to go deeper? The full article, including the clinical reasoning behind each strategy and what this work points toward in trauma recovery, is at: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/blog/understanding-the-window-of-tolerance/Free guide: It's Not a Bad Habit — exploring the connection between your patterns and your childhood: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/not-a-bad-habit/If you’d like to explore more, here are some ways to connect:Discover more about my work: https://brighthorizontherapies.com/Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brighthorizontherapies/Send me a message: [email protected] Demystified is not intended to replace professional guidance, support, medical treatment, or therapy. Please feel free to consult your physician or a mental health professional for any questions about mental health symptoms.Bright Horizon Therapies is located in the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda. This land is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. I acknowledge the traditional caregivers of the land and the importance of a commitment to the continued decolonization of my work.