Understanding Trauma: Causes, Effects, and Paths to Healing
What is Trauma? Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. It can result from a single event or a prolonged series of experiences that impact an individual’s emotional and psychological well-being. Trauma affects people in different ways, and while some recover over time, others may struggle with […]
Understanding Fawning: The Fourth Response to Trauma
When people think about trauma responses, the most common reactions that come to mind are “fight,” “flight,” or “freeze.” However, there’s a lesser-known but equally significant trauma response called “fawning.” Like the others, Fawning is a survival mechanism triggered when a person perceives danger or threat. It involves an instinctive attempt to appease, please, or […]
