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]
What Happens in Teen Therapy? A Guide for Parents
If you are considering therapy for your teenager, you may be asking one important question: What happens in teen therapy? As a parent, you want clarity. You want reassurance. Most of all, you want to know you are making the right decision. Teen therapy is not about labeling your child [read more]