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I explained that our brain can react
differently when its 5C Needs are not met:
Under threat, When in safety, the
the brain reacts: brain reacts:
EMOTIONAL: I need to
STEADY: I can be calm
be emotional – shout
and steady – I don’t
and scream so others
need to call for help.
come and rescue me
RIGID: I need to be
FLEXIBLE: I know I am
rigid and focus only on
safe so I can think of
one thing - what I
others too.
need to survive
DELIBERATE: I can take
IMPULSIVE: I need to my time and think
be impulsive and react things through – I don’t
quickly to danger have to make urgent
decisions to stay safe.
FOCUSED: I do not need
ALERT: I need to be
to worry about dangers
alert and on guard to
around me. I can focus
any dangers around us
on one task.
