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There are different types of stress –

not all is bad

GROWTH STRESS TOLERABLE STRESS TOXIC STRESS

▪Temporary and only mild increase in ▪Temporary serious stress causing stress ▪Serious stress activating the body’s

stress hormone levels. hormones to be raised significantly in stress response.

▪Temporary increase in heart rate. the body. ▪Continuing over a period of time.

▪Body’s stress levels return to normal ▪Tolerable because buffered by ▪Not enough protection from connections

following the event. supportive, caring adults & friends. to act as buffers.

▪E.g. an interview; an exam; starting a ▪E.g. death of a loved one; parental ▪E.g. seeing ongoing violence; ongoing

new club; meeting new people; moving divorce; serious illness; an isolated abuse, bullying or discrimination;

to a new area; a challenging project. traumatic experience e.g. car crash. ongoing poverty-related stress.

▪Leads to resilience, confidence & ▪Leads to adaptation & ▪Leads to long-term mental &

good coping skills. recovery. physical health issues & Executive

Function Skill difficulties.