11/23/2020
Identify stress response
Internally, the body's “fight-or-flight” stress response is mostly the same for everyone. Blood pressure rises, the heart pumps faster, and muscles fibers constrict. Externally, however, people respond to stress in many different ways.
Overexcited stress response: People tend to become angry, agitated, overly emotional, or keyed up under stress. Would respond best to stress relief activities that are calming.
Under-excited stress response: People tend to become depressed, withdrawn, or spaced out under stress. Would respond best to stress relief activities that are stimulating and energizing.
Counteract a specific stress responses with the appropriate sensory technique.
📸: Max Andrey
