Freeze, Fawn, Fight or Flight: CPTSD and the Four Responses to Trauma
Understand the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn trauma responses in CPTSD — why they form, and how healing can help you feel safe again.
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Understand the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn trauma responses in CPTSD — why they form, and how healing can help you feel safe again.
Support someone with CPTSD: build trust, respect their pace, and offer steady, compassionate presence while caring for your own needs too.
Learn the difference between PTSD and CPTSD so you can find healing that goes beyond symptom relief and truly supports your nervous system.
Find the right therapist: trauma-focused, consent-respecting, whole-system, and safe support for deep, layered healing.
Learn what unresolved trauma is and how to tell if you have it.
Art in therapy helps express emotions when words fall short, empowering healing and growth through creativity—no artistic skill required.
Healing in therapy takes time. Trusting the process means letting go of expectations and embracing the full range of human emotion and growth.
Suicidology helps us understand suicide, prevent loss, and support healing through research, awareness, and breaking stigma.
Life’s experiences shape the heart, expanding our capacity for growth, compassion, and deeper humanity through every moment.
Even superheroes have weaknesses. Discover how facing your own kryptonite can lead to healing and strength.
Learn the key differences between stress and anxiety, and how understanding them can help you manage both effectively.
See how depression impacts daily life emotionally and physically, affecting motivation, sleep, relationships, and overall well-being.
Learn the key differences between stress and anxiety, how to spot them, and ways to manage these overwhelming feelings effectively.
Discover the physical symptoms of anxiety, including jaw pain, rashes, yawning, and chest discomfort, and learn how to manage them.
Learn mindfulness techniques for anxiety, including meditation, breathing, and grounding to stay present and regain control.
Learn how genetics influence anxiety, the role of stress-related genes, and effective strategies for management.
Heal from CPTSD with therapies like IFS, EMDR, AEDP, and ART, using memory reconsolidation to move beyond survival mode.
Trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy offer different approaches to healing. Learn the difference between the two!
A “safe space” in therapy isn’t promised. It’s built over time, shaped by each person’s history, needs, and experiences.
As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, learn tips to brighten your winter days by understanding Seasonal Depression.
Learn coping techniques for high-functioning anxiety, from better sleep to mindfulness, to manage stress and improve your well-being.
Learn mindfulness techniques for anxiety, including meditation, breathing, and grounding to stay present and regain control.
Learn mindfulness techniques for anxiety, including meditation, breathing, and grounding to stay present and regain control.
Explore the link between anxiety and sleep problems, and discover effective strategies to manage stress and improve your sleep.
Learn mindfulness techniques for anxiety, including meditation, breathing, and grounding to stay present and regain control.
Protect Your Mental Health during the holidays. While many experience joy and connection, for many comes stress, anxiety.
Learn mindfulness techniques for anxiety, including meditation, breathing, and grounding to stay present and regain control.
Learn mindfulness techniques for anxiety, including meditation, breathing, and grounding to stay present and regain control.
Combat Seasonal Depression with pro tips from Alliance Counseling Utah. Don't struggle with Seasonal Depression alone.
Explore common anxiety triggers like stress, sleep deprivation, and life changes. Learn to recognize and manage them for improved well-being.
Learn mindfulness techniques for anxiety, including meditation, breathing, and grounding to stay present and regain control.
Learn how therapy can help reduce anxiety symptoms and improve well-being with techniques like CBT and EMDR.
Learn effective tips for managing anxiety in social situations, from preparation and practice to mindfulness and medication options.
Combat Seasonal Depression with pro tips from Alliance Counseling Utah. Don't struggle with Seasonal Depression alone.
The life-changing benefits of seeing a therapist are just as important as Taking care of your physical health.
Combat Seasonal Depression with pro tips from Alliance Counseling Utah. Don't struggle with Seasonal Depression alone.
Learn how to boost your mental health using mindfulness - The practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, learn tips to brighten your winter days by understanding Seasonal Depression.
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