Our emotions can be pretty unpredictable and all over the place. We tend to ricochet from one emotion to the other, sometimes quickly and unexpectedly. But, there is one way of understanding and managing our emotions that is based on neuroscience and it’s called ‘Window of Tolerance’.
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Window of Tolerance is the understanding that emotions and experiences come and go, depending on our situation. We often move between feeling too low or too high and that affects our sense of self. The window of tolerance is the boundary between regulated or dysregulated emotions and behaviors. As we move within and outside of this window, it is important to understand the implications of these changes. This can be done through self-awareness and recognizing when the state of emotion has moved outside of the window and to respond accordingly.
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When we stay within the window, the emotions and thoughts do not overwhelm the individual and one has the capability to be able to think logically, instead of reacting emotionally. This is the point where we become aware of our emotions and need for acceptance and love. However, the window of tolerance can change depending on a person’s experiences and environment. Managers and employees can take advantage of this understanding to best address their own emotional needs and responses to particular stimuli.
Using the Window of Tolerance in the School Context
The Window of Tolerance can be especially helpful for teachers to be aware of the emotional states of students during different circumstances in the classroom. For example, teachers can recognize the signs that the students are becoming overwhelmed or the signs of avoidance and understand how this relates to the student’s window of tolerance. This understanding can be used to help create an emotionally aware and supportive environment for students.
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The ability to regulate emotions and behaviors is foundational in social and emotional learning. Teaching and modeling the window of tolerance helps give young people better tools to manage emotions when they feel overwhelmed. It also helps them learn to respond in appropriate ways to their own emotions and those of others. In order for children and young people to reach their developmental potential, it is important that they are provided with the necessary skills and support to be able to regulate their emotions.
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