This is what our bodies can do to warn us when we are feeling unsafe.
Everyone has Early Warning Signs and listening to them will help keep us safe.
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EARLY WARNING SIGNS
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Ally was thinking about emotions.
Ally’s body will do different things when experiencing an emotion.
Watching a sad movie.
Ally’s eyes made tears.
Ally’s school bag fell, and the lunch box bounced onto the concrete.
Ally’s face went bright red because Ally was embarrassed.
Ally’s Mum bought Ally a new bike.
Ally was so happy! Ally couldn’t stop bouncing up and down.
Walking home from school Ally walked past a fence.
A dog behind the fence barked loudly and surprised Ally.
Ally froze. Ally’s heart was beating very fast and Ally needed to go to the toilet.
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Ally listened to these warning signs when a person Ally didn’t know came up close to Ally.
This person was acting strange and looking at Ally in a weird way.
Ally’s stomach felt funny, and Ally’s heart started to beat fast.
Ally moved away finding safe people to be with.
Ally’s warning signs disappeared and felt safe again.
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Which different Early Warning Signs can we experience?
Heart racing fast
going to the toilet
feet like bricks