When we are feeling “too much” (red/ 10-8 / hyperarousal) or “not enough” (blue/ 3-1/ hypoarousal) we need to get “out” of the feeling and either into the body or into the mind. To get “into the mind” we use either mindfulness or what I’m going to call “mental gymnastics”. Some people prefer using “body”-skills because […]
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Some Skills for Hyperarousal/Hypoarousal: the body
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 […]
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 […]
How to find comfort when you can’t stand touch: weighted blankets
Touch is a basic need, yet for some it has become frightening, triggering and unbearable. Touch is one of the strongest way we can experience comfort: in contact with another person by being hugged and held. Its important. It is desperately needed. Yet often it is impossible. Stay with me when I explain how we […]
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