Self-awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have for healing, growth, and change. In my work as a trauma and addiction therapist, I always tell my clients that journalling is the second best healing tool after therapy. Writing allows us to slow down, make sense of our thoughts, and process emotions in a …
The Window Of Tolerance
The Window Of Tolerance is a concept originally developed by Dr Dan Siegel, MD, in his 1999 book, The Developing Mind, to describe the optimum zone of ‘arousal’ for a person to function in every day life. When we are operating within our window of tolerance, we can effectively manage and cope with our …
