PRINTABLE Threat System Social Story

Meet Greg and the Guard Dog in His Brain A printable social story about the threat system, big feelings and the fight response This printable social story helps children understand what happens in their brain and body when they feel scared, overwhelmed or out of control. Through Greg’s story, children meet the “guard dog” in his emotional brain, the part that tries to keep him safe when something feels like danger. When Greg thinks he might be late for school, his guard dog starts barking, his body changes, and he goes into fight mode. The story gently explains tricky ideas like: why our body reacts when we feel threatened what fight mode can look and feel like why the “thinking brain” can go offline how coping tools can help the body calm down how to reframe worried thoughts once the brain is back online It’s playful, visual and easy for children to follow, with bright doodle-style illustrations and child-friendly language throughout. Perfect for parents, teachers, ELSAs, therapists, SENCOs and anyone supporting children with anxiety, emotional regulation, school worries, big reactions or threat-system responses.