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My Window of Tolerance

Map your own nervous system's window of tolerance and build your regulation toolkit.

Week 4
Appendix D

Your Window of Tolerance

When I'm above my window (flooded), I notice: (physical sensations, thoughts, behaviors)
When I'm below my window (shut down), I notice:
What narrows my window? (What makes me more reactive or more shut down?)
What widens my window? (What helps me stay regulated?)

My Regulation Toolkit

Tool I will use when I start to flood:
Tool I will use before a session I'm dreading:
Tool I will use after a difficult interaction:
From the Six Questions for Supporters: which question brought up the most? What did you notice?
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