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Feel Good Chemical Drivers

            When needs aren’t met well, some people find ways to feel good that aren’t very helpful.
            We can help them recognise these drivers & plan helpful ways to get these feel good chemicals.














                                    Oxytocin                                        Serotonin
                          Flows when feel connected to                          Flows when you feel
                       others. When you give and receive                  important, needed and of value.
                             love, care and support.













                                 Dopamine:                                            Endorphin:
                           Flows when you succeed,                         Flows when you exercise hard, do
                              achieve and grow.                          something adventurous or laugh.  It’s
                            It’s the feeling ‘I did it!’                   the high you get on a fun fair ride.

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