Many disengaged and at-risk young people have compromised developmental dependency needs that lead to greater reactivity. This video introduces the Window of Tolerance and the importance of addressing Wild, Emotional and Smart Brain needs as key to reducing the Cycle of Reactivity.
Module 1.4: The Window of Tolerance and foundations for positive change
Collaborative Questions:
- How would define/describe the Window of Tolerance?
- Have you worked with any children or young people who are anchored in the hyper or hypo-arousal zones? How does this present in terms of behaviour, attitudes and language?
- How might you support a young person/family/school to widen their Window of Tolerance?
- Which of the 3 Brains is the typical priority when working to support a disengaged young person?