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Stress Balloon Check
CONTENT & CALM POSITIVE STRESS TOLERABLE STRESS TOXIC STRESS
Feel good chemicals released Temporary and mild increase in Significant increase in stress Stress response system activated
into the body through positive stress hormones. E.g. a new hormones yet buffered by for too long. Not enough
experiences e.g. good experience, a challenging task, supportive network of family, protection to act as buffers. E.g.
connections or success in tasks. an exam or an interview. friends and colleagues. E.g. ongoing violence or neglect.
Leads to repair to the body Leads to resilience, death of a loved one or serious Leads to long term health
and greater resilience in confidence & good coping incident. issues & Executive Function
times of stress. skills. Leads to adaptation & Skill difficulties.
recovery.
