Survival mode

Survival mode or survival instinct is that state of being when your brain takes over to save your life. Dr Goodall unpacks what is happening during 'survival mode' and why it can cause some children and young people may lash out.

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survival mode , meltdown , self-regulation , emotional regulation , neurodiversity , trauma-informed approach , mental health , fight or flight

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