Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Resource Bundle (386 pages)

WINDOW OF TOLERANCE MY TRAUMA RESPONSE fight

Intense anger Grinding teeth

Crying in anger Knot in stomach

Urge to punch something

FLIGHT

Dilated pupils Dry mouth

Pale skin Tense muscles

Rapid breathing and heart rate

FREEZE

Physical immobility A drop in heart rate Feeling cold or numb

Muscle tension

Hypo-arousal

Restricted breathing Heaviness of limbs

FAWN

Apeasing the threat People-pleasing

Approval by others Maladaptive

Hypo-arousal

Avoid or minimize distress