Exploring how we protect ourselves in the face of overwhelming or scary situations is essential. Naturally, we might react by freezing, fleeing, fighting, submitting, or seeking attachment.
Tag: Protection
Is Dissociation the Result of Trauma?
Let me know in the comments if you find this dissociation series helpful in understanding yourself or someone you love. Wherever you are on your healing journey, big love to you, Jen
Dissociation Part 5; Coping With Overwhelming Trauma
If you have any questions about dissociation, let me know in the comments. There are several posts on this topic Love, Jen
Children Need Protection
As a trauma therapist, I can’t overemphasise how important protection is for our children. If you know your threat detector is too sensitive or not sensitive enough, check in with someone you trust. Let me know what you think in …
Brené Brown On Pathology
Let’s take OCD as an example. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is in the DSM-5. The DSM-5 is The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illnesses, the latest edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s professional reference book on mental health. Let’s take …
Interview with Kelly McDaniel
In this conversation, Kelly explains the concept of ‘Mother Hunger’ and the lasting effects on adult daughters and some ways to start to heal. If you have resonated with the term ‘insecure attachment’ then this is a must-watch. Much love …
A Powerful Quote From Stephen Porges.
Trauma is so much more than psychological. Trauma is physiological too. I am so grateful to Stephen Porges and Bessel van Der Kolk for their work in bringing this to the forefront and increasing our understanding of the impact of …
How do I Protect Myself as a Therapist
Do we need protecting from people? Sometimes, I think the answer is definitely yes, and sometimes not. Do I need to protect myself as a therapist? I like to think about this in terms of protective factors. I have been …