Regulated vs Dysregulated
Where is your compass pointing right now?
Your nervous system is always orienting — toward safety or toward threat.
This tool helps you see where your compass is pointing right now.
Regulated
Your nervous system feels safe enough to be open, flexible, and present. Connection is possible.
Dysregulated
Your nervous system is organized around threat. Safety comes from control, not connection.
Move each slider to where you recognize the pattern — for yourself or someone you're reflecting on.
Safety
I feel safe enough to be open. Connection feels possible.
Safety only comes when I have power over the situation.
Unexpected Events
Curiosity. I'm open to seeing what happens.
Resistance. This shouldn't happen. Someone needs to fix it.
Body Awareness
Present and comfortable. I can feel myself here.
My body is a tool. I use it, but I don't really feel it.
Close Relationships
Connected. We can be real with each other.
About power. Who's in charge, who owes what.
When Things Go Wrong
I can take responsibility. Repair feels possible.
Someone else caused this. I need to protect my position.
Others' Emotions
I can hold space for them without losing myself.
Their feelings are a threat to my stability.
Vulnerability
I can show what I'm feeling, even when it's hard.
Showing weakness is dangerous. I can't afford it.
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This is not a diagnosis or judgment. It's a way to orient toward self-awareness and relational clarity.
For self-reflection and education only — not a substitute for professional support.