The fawn response is a trauma-driven coping mechanism where a person deals with a threat by people-pleasing—essentially trying to appease or “befriend” the source of danger to avoid harm. Alongside fight, flight,... Read more »
In the quiet corners of trauma, there lies a response often misinterpreted, overlooked, or dismissed as mere “people-pleasing.” It’s not always fight or flight. It’s not even freeze mode. Sometimes, survival sounds... Read more »
Last week, someone I’ve been working with for over a year – let’s call her “Liz” – entered the therapy room looking absolutely defeated. Before I could ask a single question, Liz... Read more »
Ringwald, W. R., Edershile, E. A., Mostajabi, J., Nielsen, S. R., Woods, W. C., Simms, L. J., & Wright, A. G. C. (2025). Daily manifestations of psychopathology in response to stress. Journal... Read more »
Over the years, I’ve often been asked how, as a therapist who focuses on anger management, I’m able to listen to so many individuals voice so much anger. “Don’t you get tired... Read more »
Depressive symptoms in adolescents can be influenced by their social media experiences. Engaging with negative content or making unhealthy comparisons on social media may exacerbate depressive symptoms. Conversely, depressive symptoms could lead... Read more »