Understanding Your Child’s Extreme Behaviours Without Taking It Personally
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 20/12/2024Parenting is often described as one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys we can take. One of the most common challenges parents face is understanding and managing their child’s extreme behaviours.
Why People-Pleasing Feels Safer Than Authenticity and How to Stop Fawning
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 06/12/2024For those who’ve adopted the fawn response, it can feel like being “NICE” and making sure people are happy is the only way to stay safe, avoid conflict, and remain connected to others. In this blog post, we’ll explore why the fawn response happens, how it impacts us in daily life, and most importantly what you can do to begin stepping out of people-pleasing patterns.
Why We Avoid, Overthink, and Stay Busy – Everything You Need To Know About the Flight Response
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 22/11/2024The flight response doesn’t always mean physically running away; instead, it often shows up in the need to mentally check out, avoid challenging conversations, or keep ourselves “too busy” to pause and reflect and be present with the REALLY uncomfortable stuff.
The Fight Response: Why We Snap and How to Find Peace
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 15/11/2024The fight response is a part of our survival instinct. It's there to protect us, but in today’s world, this response can sometimes lead to more challenges than solutions, especially in our relationships and our own mental well-being.
