The Window Of Tolerance or The Window Capacity? Which Do You Prefer?
The name for the window of tolerance has never quite sat right with me. I can’t take credit for this, but a few months ago, during a Polyvagal Teen® workshop, one of the participants shared with me a different term: the window of capacity. Immediately, a visualization popped into my mind—a squashed sandwich! I wish […]
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 […]
