What’s happening in my body?

This worksheet outlines common physiological responses to fear and their biological reasons. It is designed as a psychoeducational resource for children.

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What’s happening in my body?

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What’s happening in my body?

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References and Further Reading

  • Steimer, T. (2002). The biology of fear- and anxiety-related behaviors. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 4(3), 231-249.
  • Keifer Jr., O. P., Hurt, R. C., Ressler, K. J., & Marvar, P. J. (2015). The physiology of fear: Reconceptualizing the role of the central amygdala in fear learning. Physiology, 30(5), 389-409.