Lee McKay Doe, MBACP on Instagram: "Other potential unmet needs can include: A need for.... - Freedom - Flow - To Matter - Reciprocity - Intimacy - Nurturing - Peace of mind - Relaxation - Support - (Self) compassion - Purpose - Empathy - Adventure - Play Do you recognise any of these as needs that are not fully met in your own life? In my upcoming online course “Freedom from Fawning” I look at what needs actually are, how we can identify your needs and (importantly!) how to assert your…

The fawn response is all about people-pleasing. Here, a psychologist weighs in on why people fawn, signs of fawning, and how to stop fawning.

As adults, it can evoke a lot of shame as we witness ourselves becoming dependent on our partners and accepting more and more bad behaviour, or when we find ourselves burnt out because it is too difficult to put boundaries in place. As you explore this response, I invite you to be gentle with yourself. To stay in contact with the child within who didn’t receive the love, attention and care they deserved. Pause for a moment and imagine your child. A child who was struggling for connection. A…

When our sense of self depends on being "right," challenging information from opposing viewpoints is often seen as a threat. Instead of being able to listen

💛The fawn response typically develops as a coping mechanism in response to trauma. When a child or adults natural fight or flight responses are ineffective or dangerous, they may learn to “fawn” as a way to survive. If this occurs in childhood, this pattern can persist into adulthood, leading to a habitual way of interacting with the world. Here are some signs of being stuck in the fawn response: 🌱 Prioritizing others’ comfort to feel safe. 🙇‍♂️ Overly pleasing others, neglecting your…