Stress relief

Stress as “fight or flight” and “tend-and-befriend” When we think of stress reactions, most people imagine the classic “fight or flight” response. But there’s another, often overlooked pattern—especially in women—known as tend-and-befriend. This instinctive response drives women to seek connection and preserve relationships under threat. In a study by Youssef et al. (2018), women became more cooperative under stress. This can be a natural survival strategy; however, in some situations, these behaviours can be misinterpreted. Social Behaviour as a Stress … Read More