The 4 Types Of Trauma Responses

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The 4 Types Of Trauma Responses

Trauma Responses

FLIGHT
• Workaholic Over-thinker
• Anxiety, panic, OCD
• Difficulty sitting still
• Perfectionist
• Avoidance
• Hyperactivity
• Sadness in loneliness
FIGHT
• Anger outburst
• Controlling “The bully”
• Explosive behaviour
• Irritability
• Judgement
• Slamming door
• Self harm
FREEZE
• Difficulty making decisions
• Feeling Stuck Dissociation Isolating
• Numb
• Shut down
• Exhaustion
• Indecision
• Sleeps a lot
FAWN
• People pleaser
• Overwhelmed No boundaries
• Lack of identity
• Codependent Appeasing Engaging
• Self critique
– Patricia Huber

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April 1, 2022

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