The Window Of Tolerance or The Window Capacity? Which Do You Prefer?

🍞 The Sandwich of Capacity by Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar | Watoto Play Have you ever felt like your brain and body are just… full? Like one more thing – one more noise, one more demand, one more ping – might just tip you over the edge? That, in a nutshell (or in this case, a sandwich), […]
State creates story

Polyvagal theory proposes that state creates story. Recognising those stories increases awareness. As stories can be told in third person – this can feel safer for young people or clients. Try the interactive storytelling board here online.
The Stressful Side of Love: Navigating the Challenges of Relationship Stress

Are you finding that your relationships are causing you stress and anxiety? If so, you’re not alone. Maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship can be challenging, especially when external stressors are involved.
Unlocking the Power of Your Nervous System: How Awareness Can Transform Your Relationships

Unlocking the Power of Your Nervous System is crucial to improving relationships. We learn why it’s important to befriend or nervous system
The Polyvagal Teen® Track – a metaphor to explain the Polyvagal Hierarchy.

The metaphor of the Polyvagal track has been created by Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar a BACP, UK therapist who specialises in stress and trauma-informed care and making polyvagal theory accessible.
Core Values for Teens & Parents: Benefits of Knowing Them.

As a parent of a teenager with ADHD, one area that can be overlooked is the importance of identifying and understanding your child’s core values. And just as importantly your own.
Can you really die from a broken heart?

Have you ever felt like your heart was breaking due to stress? I know I have. When I was just 13 years old, I lost my father and it felt like my heart shattered into a million pieces. I have grown up with this strange felt sense of knowing that my father passed away due to a broken heart through stress.
New age philosophy, manifestation and a positivity bias

New age philosophy, manifestation, and the power of positive thinking have become increasingly popular in recent years. After all who doesn’t love a bit of magic sprinkled into everyday life? The idea that we can change our circumstances by simply focusing on what we want or believing something is possible has been embraced by many […]