This article helps me understand the differences between chronic stress and trauma. In your experience, is it common that trauma often leads to chronic stress? Would that be considered C-PTSD in such a case? I have heard of the window of tolerance but not the cirlce of capacity, which is an interesting and expansive concept. I might try out art therapy to expand my circle of capacity.
I intuitively stumbled upon the idea that I had to increase my window of tolerance when I was recovering from chronic stress. I like both terms- window of tolerance and circle of capacity- they sound similar, but one focuses on growth and the other on limits. Both are necessary. Thanks for sharing, John. I’ve been mulling over both after watching part of yesterday’s video.
Thanks for reading! Yes, I use both concepts to help my clients visualize ways to deal with stress and trauma. I think the expanding circle emphasizes the growth rather than the limits, but it’s nice to have a clear picture of a floor and a ceiling between two extremes and a wavey line (gesturing with my hand) indicating our arousal or energy levels throughout the day.
This article helps me understand the differences between chronic stress and trauma. In your experience, is it common that trauma often leads to chronic stress? Would that be considered C-PTSD in such a case? I have heard of the window of tolerance but not the cirlce of capacity, which is an interesting and expansive concept. I might try out art therapy to expand my circle of capacity.
Yes and yes Louisa. Click on the link below to read more about Cathy Malchiodi and her approach. You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you! Will do!
I intuitively stumbled upon the idea that I had to increase my window of tolerance when I was recovering from chronic stress. I like both terms- window of tolerance and circle of capacity- they sound similar, but one focuses on growth and the other on limits. Both are necessary. Thanks for sharing, John. I’ve been mulling over both after watching part of yesterday’s video.
Thanks for reading! Yes, I use both concepts to help my clients visualize ways to deal with stress and trauma. I think the expanding circle emphasizes the growth rather than the limits, but it’s nice to have a clear picture of a floor and a ceiling between two extremes and a wavey line (gesturing with my hand) indicating our arousal or energy levels throughout the day.