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Lea n ng ec gn e he b dy’
natural response to threat
We talked about how the brain is designed to
react differently when it thinks it is under threat.
Lea n ng ec gn e he b dy’ na u a e p n e h ea
When in safety, the brain reacts: When in safety, the brain reacts:
EMOTIONAL: I need to be
STEADY: I can be calm and
emotional – shout and
steady – I don’t need to call for
scream so others come and
help.
rescue me
RIGID: I need to be rigid and
FLEXIBLE: I know I am safe so I
focus only on one thing -
can think of others too.
what I need to survive
DELIBERATE: I can take my
IMPULSIVE: I need to be
time and think things through
impulsive and react quickly
– I don’t have to make urgent
to danger
decisions to stay safe.
ALERT: I need to be alert and FOCUSED: I do not need to
on guard to any dangers worry about dangers around
around us me. I can focus on one task.
