Why We Opened the Centre for Resilience and Restoration
For many years, my work through Horizons Clinical Psychology has focused on supporting people through difficulty, distress, and trauma. Clinical psychology, by its nature, is closely allied with pathology — understanding what has gone wrong and finding ways to alleviate suffering. This work is deeply meaningful. Yet, alongside it, I have always held another […]
Understanding the Window of Tolerance: How Trauma Shapes Our Capacity to Stay Regulated — and How Yoga Can Help
What is the Window of Tolerance? The Window of Tolerance is a concept introduced by Dr. Dan Siegel to describe the zone of arousal in which we can function optimally. Within this window, our nervous system is balanced: we can think clearly, feel our emotions without being overwhelmed, and respond effectively to life’s challenges. When […]