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Step 2b: Help children to find helpful

ways to increase their Daily DOSE:

▪ Explain to the child how important it is that we all feel comfortable,

connected, that we count, capable and have a sense of control over our

lives.

▪ Explain how this isn’t just nice, it gives us a DOSE of special chemicals

and actually changes our brain and body. It is VITAL!

▪ Talk through different ways we can get each of the ‘feel good chemicals’ -

Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins – in helpful AND less

helpful ways. Use examples from films, TV, the news, people you know.

▪ Ask your child to think of some things they would like to try to keep their

DOSE high – use our ‘Plan Your Daily Dose’ booklet to help.