politicizing Siegel's Window of Tolerance

The predominant goal of most psychologists and mental health practitioners is to help the trauma survivor practice the self-help techniques that expand the window and/or return inside the window, which allows the body to self-regulate enough not to get hyper- or hypo-aroused.

In doing so, the clinician helps the patient re-train the mind and body t... See more

When we politicize our practices and models of trauma and healing, we learn not to solely depend on the individual-focused techniques that alleviate the pain and distress, but to also mobilize and collectively organize ongoing disruptions:

To disrupt the systemic root causes of the threats and dangers that target the oppressed.

May we also aim for ... See more