
Kerr_WOT Guide_2025_English
On page 7 you’ll find a diagram of the window of tolerance, hyperarousal, and hypoarousal, along with the behaviors and inner experiences associated with each of these states.
The Window of Tolerance is a model founded in Neuroscience (the scientific study of the nervous system), which helps develop good practice for improving and maintaining mental health and wellbeing.
Describe the technique you use or activity you engage in to move back into your window of tolerance. Finally, describe whether the technique or tool was effective.
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Window of Tolerance
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or out of control. Experiencing the urge to fight or engage in conflict. Wanting to run away or avoid the situation. Physiological feelings: hyperventilating, shaking, etc...
The ‘window of tolerance’ metaphor is particularly helpful when working with traumatized clients, or with clients who struggle to tolerate wide ranges of emotional arousal.
Expanding the Window of Tolerance: 6 PDFs & Worksheets
Aug 2, 2024 · We outline the importance of the window of tolerance & offer exercises for therapeutic practice to help clients maintain optimum functioning.
I find this a good practice to do before starting work or appointments, and while commuting. It’s also a great way to get back in the Window of Tolerance after stressful experiences. You can use your …
On the next page you’ll find a diagram of the Window of Tolerance, hyperarousal, and hypoarousal, along with the behaviors and inner experiences associated with each of these states.
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Window of Tolerance
The Window of Tolerance describes the range where we feel calm, present, and able to handle life’s challenges. When we’re in this “window,” our minds and bodies work in harmony.
The window of tolerance is the brain and the nervous systems’ capacity for managing stress. All windows vary in size, and can vary in each person depending on the topic. ex. I have a wide Window …