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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Psychologists commonly discuss the "fight, flight, or freeze" responses to trauma. However, a lesser-known but equally important trauma response is "fawning." The term, coined by trauma therapist Pete Walker, refers to a defensive behavior characterized by appeasement and compliance in threatening situations.
Fawning refers to a behavior pattern where an individual attempts to diffuse tension or avoid conflict by acquiescing to the needs and demands of others, often at the expense of their well-being. It's seen as a survival strategy, especially prevalent among people who have experienced long-term abuse, neglect, or trauma.
Fawning can manifest in various ways. Some common examples include excessive people-pleasing, difficulty saying 'no,' chronic over-apologizing, and a tendency to lose one's identity in relationships. These behaviors often stem from a subconscious desire to maintain safety and avoid perceived threats.
Long-term fawning behavior can lead to a number of psychological implications. It can contribute to low self-esteem, as individuals may prioritize others' needs over their own. It can also lead to feelings of resentment, anxiety, and depression, as individuals may feel unheard, unappreciated, or exploited.
Fawning can have serious implications for an individual's physical health and relationships. Persistent stress and anxiety associated with this trauma response can lead to physical ailments, like sleep disorders, digestive issues, and weakened immunity. In terms of relationships, the lack of assertiveness and boundary setting can result in unhealthy dynamics and perpetuate cycles of abuse.
The first step in addressing the fawning response is to recognize it. Self-reflection and mindfulness practices can help individuals identify patterns of fawning behavior in their life. Understanding that this is a trauma response and not a personal failing is crucial to this process.
Psychotherapy, particularly trauma-focused therapies, can be beneficial in addressing fawning behavior. Therapists can guide individuals in developing healthier coping mechanisms, improving self-esteem, and learning how to set boundaries.
The fawning response is a significant yet often overlooked aspect of trauma reaction. Understanding and addressing this response can be a key component of healing and recovery for many individuals.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections and building social skills concerning relationship issues.
We offer online group therapy, & each group has a personalized program of guidance, support, skills, and advice developed by our therapists.
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