Page 12 - Brain Skill Series Executive Function Skills
P. 12
When our 5C Needs are not met, the brain
senses danger & EF Skills become weaker
When needs are not met, the brain can respond with a threat response – even
when there is no real danger (like thinking someone does not like us).
When our brain senses any threat or danger, the energy-greedy part of the brain in
charge of Executive Function Skills is turned down. These skills become weaker.
It is harder to be deliberate, calm and flexible. It is harder to process information.
Cleverly, the brain turns up the skills needed for threat response and these skills
become stronger. We become more alert, rigid, impulsive and emotional. Our brain
gets ready for fight, flight or freeze.
