Page 13 - Course 3 Neurobiology Part 3 Signs of Stress
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Under threat, the brain reacts: When in safety, the brain reacts:
EMOTIONAL:
STEADY: I can be calm and
I need to be emotional –
steady – I don’t need to call
shout and scream so others
for help.
come and rescue me
FLEXIBLE: I know I am safe
RIGID: I need to be rigid and
so I can think things
focus only on one thing -
through, problem solve and
what I need to survive
think of others.
DELIBERATE: I can take my
IMPULSIVE: I need to be time and think things
impulsive and react quickly through – I don’t need to
to danger make urgent decisions to
stay safe.
ALERT: I need to be alert FOCUSED: I do not need to
and on guard to any dangers worry about dangers around
around me. me. I can focus on one task.
