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How does stress impact our
Executive Function Skills?
When our 5C Needs are not met, the brain senses danger.
I feel I feel I feel I do not I feel a lack of
uncomfortable disconnected count or belong I feel incapable control
The brain releases stress chemicals which then trigger a ‘threat
response’.
This threat response can be triggered even when there is no real
danger (like thinking someone does not like us).
Cortisol
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