Page 120 - Section B Understanding the Brain Refresher Flipbook SUMMER 2021

Experiences impact on levels of stress chemicals in the

body. This in turn impacts on how someone reacts.

When needs are met well: If my Big 5 Cs are met well, I can

I feel free from stress. tolerate stress and stay calm and

I feel calm, connected and engaged confident.

Red: when my needs aren’t met
Blue: when my needs aren’t met,

I may feel threatened & defensive. over and over, I go into toxic
stress. I am on high alert