It is possible to experience hyper- or hypoarousal that is so intense that the brain doesn’t function properly anymore. We can’t be mindful and we can’t use our grounding tools. In these cases it is possible to work through the senses and the body. The measures taken here are not regulation tools. They are only […]
DBT Skills
The window of tolerance
It might come as a surprise, but people don’t work best when they are absolutely calm. Studies have shown that we work, and learn, the best with medium levels of stress/arousal. When there is not enough or too much stress/arousal, performance will suffer. There is a certain “window of tolerance” where we are able […]
Early detection of dissociation without using emotion
To counter dissociation effectively it is necessary to notice it in time, that is: before you are frozen and unable to act. You can train yourself to do that and the easiest way is to be aware of your emotions and stay within the window of tolerance. But what if you are unable […]