Emotional Eating: It’s Not About Food. It’s About the Need.
Emotional Eating: It's Not About Food. It's About the Need. By Diane (Brumfield) Darling, M.Ed., LCPC-S, NCCCrystal Waters Counseling Centers | Columbia & White Marsh, Maryland Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the pantry even though you weren't physically hungry? Maybe you've had a stressful day at [read more]
Fawn Response and People-Pleasing: Trauma’s Hidden Survival Mechanism
What Is the Fawn Trauma Response? The fawn trauma response is a survival mechanism that develops in response to trauma, especially relational trauma. Unlike fight, flight, or freeze, the fawn response focuses on pleasing others to avoid conflict or danger. People with a fawn response often: Prioritize others’ needs over [read more]
What Is the Window of Tolerance? How Trauma Affects Emotional Regulation
Understanding the Window of Tolerance and Trauma When people ask “what is the window of tolerance?” they often notice that their emotions feel overwhelming or shut down. The window of tolerance is a term coined by psychiatrist Dan Siegel. It describes the range of emotional states where a person can: [read more]