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The Window of Tolerance

The Window of Tolerance depends on the autonomic nervous system, felt safety, and support. 

Window of tolerance
Window of tolerance Regulated state on top, activated state in the middle, shutdown state on the bottom, always in that order. Dragging the slider changes how much space the regulated state occupies. Regulated State Felt Safety Pleasant, Connected Activated State Body Perceives Danger Mobilize Fight or Flight Shutdown State Body Perceives Life Threat Immobilize Freeze Window of Tolerance Increases with Safety and Support, Decreases with Stress, Lack of Safety, Less Support
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