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Experiences impact on levels of stress chemicals in the


            body. This in turn impacts on how someone reacts.























         Yellow: when my needs are met well, I feel                               Green: if I have enough Feel Good Chemicals
         free from stress. I feel calm, connected and                               in my body, I can tolerate some stress and
                                   engaged.                                                      stay calm and confident.






















        Blue: when my needs aren’t met,  I may feel                                 Red: when my needs aren’t met over and
                 threatened & become defensive.                                  over, I go into toxic stress. I am on high alert
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