1 · What Happened?
Describe the event or input as neutrally as you can. _______________________________________________
2 · What Did I Interpret or Expect?
What meaning, fear, pressure, or assumption showed up? __________________________________________
3 · What Changed in My Body or Attention?
Examples may include tension, racing thoughts, fatigue, focus changes, or the urge to withdraw. ____________________
4 · What Else Was Already on My System?
Consider sleep, workload, conflict, illness, caregiving, noise, decisions, exercise, uncertainty, or other demands. __________
5 · What Would Reduce Load Right Now?
Examples: space, written information, a break, support, quiet, rescheduling, following an existing care plan, or professional help. Follow any clinician-prescribed fluid, activity, or medication restrictions. _______________
RTH Takeaway
A single event is only part of the picture. Total load and recovery capacity can change how a moment is experienced.