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The window of tolerance and the polyvagal theory

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Long-term trauma, especially in childhood, completely changes the way our minds reacts to every experience. It can alter the functioning of our brains and central nervous systems, leaving survivors feeling unsafe and anxious.

Absolutely love this visual of the limbic system!

A child born into an abusive family must find a way to preserve a sense of trust in people who are untrustworthy, safety in a situation that is unsafe, control in a situation that is terrifyingly unpredictable, and power in a situation of helplessness.

ACEs (childhood trauma) can lead to changes in brain functions, particularly in the areas that are responsible for emotional reg, memory & stress response. Over a long period of time, this can lead to an overactive stress response, causing physical & emotional difficulties. 🧠🌱

"Neurodiversity" is a popular term that's used to describe differences in the way people's brains work. The idea is that there's no "correct" way for the brain to work and these differences are to be embraced and encouraged 🥰

All too often,we diagnose a young person when we actually should be diagnosing their environment. We need to look at their history of adversity,history of relational health. We put them in a system that they cannot adapt to then we punish them without diagnosing the system🧠🌱

The pre-frontal cortex provides top-down regulation of attention & impulse control. This is why CBT (Top Down) doesn't work to help people overcome traumatic experiences.CBT focuses on the cortex.Bottom up focuses bodily sensations & where trauma resides in the limbic system🧠🌱

Neuroscience tells us that young people with ACEs/ trauma shapes the developing brain, which manifests in behavioural problems overwhelming their ability to cope,impacting their stress regulatory capabilities. This is why we need a neuroscience informed approach. 🧠🌱

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How many of these have you experienced?

Using the window of tolerance with pupils we need to help turn on their pre frontal cortex so they can navigate different emotions uncomfortable & comfortable without feeling dysregulated.Pupils need to understand what the window of tolerance is & what is your nervous system🧠🌱

Some thoughts on Inside our ADHD Mind

Watched Inside Our ADHD Minds and haven’t stopped thinking about the Tombola Man—a brain that spins endlessly, brilliantly, chaotically. ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone. But the world rarely stops to ask what it feels like. #ADHD #BBCADHD #NeurodivergentVoices

ADHD isn’t about being incapable—it’s about navigating a world that wasn’t built for your brain. We’re asking circles to fit into square-shaped systems, then blaming them when they don’t. It’s not the brain that’s broken. It’s the system. #ADHD #Neurodiversity

Imagine running a race every day—with one leg. No support. No acknowledgment. Just “keep up.” That’s what living with ADHD can feel like. The exhaustion isn’t weakness—it’s survival. #InvisibleDisability #ADHDAwareness #DifferentNotLess