Who Am I Outside of Being a Mom, Partner, or Caregiver?
You know who needs a ride, which appointment needs scheduling, and when someone you love is having a hard day. You may be the person who remembers the details, checks in on everyone, and keeps things moving. But when someone asks what you enjoy or what you need, the answer [read more]
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 work, [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]
