Category: Fight, Flight or Freeze
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Traumatizing Experiences Can Bring On PTSD
When the Capitol was invaded on January 6, many members of Congress and staff were traumatized by needing to evacuate and hide for hours.They will likely experience PTSD — especially if they thought they were going to die.
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Are You ‘Filling in the Blanks?’ Assuming the Worst? Feeling Rejected?
We are so quick to ‘fill in the blanks’ and assume meaning of someone’s words or actions. This leads to feeling judged and rejected , taking things personally and to serious misunderstandings in personal and workplace communications. Quick and easy tips for clarifying someone’s meaning and intent.
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A Spanking or Beating or Whipping or Whuppin?
Family Violence including Domestic and Child Abuse can lead to ever-present anxiety, depression, compromised self-respect and respect for others. The ‘Flight, Fight or Freeze’ response continues to become activated by stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol into adulthood.