Ep 8: Window of Tolerance, Co-Regulation

Written By Catherine Counihan

Episode 8 is focused on psycho education to assist you in understanding yourself and your responses. In this episode Cath explains our windows of tolerance, how they are formed and what impacts them.

Coregulation and the concept of a parent being our self regulating other are discussed. The book that is referenced is ‘The Interpersonal World of the Infant’ by Daniel Stern. Cath explains more about why this is an important concept to consider in our parenting and our lives.

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