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The Window of Tolerance: A Tool for Emotional Regulation (& FREE RESOURCE)

Coined by Dr. Dan Siegel, the window of tolerance is a metaphorical space that represents our nervous system's capacity to handle stress and stimuli. The window of tolerance is a range within which we can adapt to life's ups and downs without being overwhelmed or shutting down. The concept of the window of tolerance offers a practical framework for growing emotional resilience and navigating life's challenges. It empowers individuals to recognize their own states of arousal, understand triggers, and take action to return to balance.

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How the Female Menstrual Cycle Reflects The Image of God and the Gospel Story

The female menstrual cycle is not usually talked about concerning God, and many women feel like they shouldn’t talk about it at all. This has an immense impact on the self-esteem and body image of the female population when their body goes through a process every month that they are expected to hide, pretend is not happening, or feel shameful about. I believe that God has a deeper purpose for the female menstrual cycle that we are missing…

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How to Heal from Harmful Teachings about Your Body

Regardless of where it came from, or how it happened, harmful teachings about our body negatively impact how we view and treat ourselves, which in turn negatively impacts all of our relationships. To heal from harmful teachings about the body, we need to learn how to build a healthy relationship with our body again, or for the first time…

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Understanding Purity Culture Part 4: The Three Most Harmful Teachings of Purity Culture

There are three teachings of purity culture that have had the most detrimental impact on women. These messages may or may not have been what the authors, preachers or youth leaders wanted to come across, but these are the messages that have stayed with Evangelical women into adulthood…

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