Grounding and the Window of Tolerance

2025Mental Health and Human Rights Info

The window of tolerance (WoT) is a helpful metaphor for understanding our reactions to stress and trauma. When we are stressed or traumatised, grounding exercises can help us regulate us back within this window. There, we will be able to stay present, think clearly, and respond to challenges.

Key wordsgender based violence / post-traumatic stress disorder / trauma healing

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CategoryManuals and guidelines / Publication