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“I’m fine.” It’s one of the most common things people say when asked how they’re doing. Often, it’s completely accurate. Things are okay. Nothing feels wrong. Life is moving along. But for some people, particularly men, “I’m fine” can also signal a learned response. It may acknowledge a currently felt state and indicate a survival strategy. Not because they’re hiding something intentionally, and not because they’re being dishonest, but because they genuinely don’t know how el

When we think of trauma responses, most of us are familiar with fight, flight, or freeze. However, there is a lesser-known response called "fawn," which involves prioritizing the needs of others to avoid conflict, secure safety, or gain approval. This response is often rooted in early experiences of relational trauma, particularly in environments where expressing our needs or emotions felt unsafe. What is the Fawn Response? The fawn response comes from therapist Pete Walker,

Have you heard of the window of tolerance? It's a term coined by Daniel Siegel that helps us understand our "window"...

Trauma can have a devasting effect on our life. When we're struggling, sometimes the last thing we want to do is reach out for help...