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.
Feeling Stuck? Understanding the Freeze Response and How to Feel Alive Again
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 29/11/2024The freeze response is not something to “fix”; it’s part of our natural human experience, a response that has helped us survive moments of great challenge. Healing simply requires us to find ways to feel safe, supported, and connected enough to re-engage with life.
Practical Tools for Supporting a Loved One Through Grief
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 14/09/2024Grief is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or even a significant life change, grief can leave a person feeling overwhelmed, lost, and in deep emotional pain.
Reclaiming Your Life From the Grip of Grief: Practical Steps for Healing
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 07/09/2024Grief can feel like an unwelcome guest that settles into every corner of your life, making it hard to remember what joy, peace, or even normality once felt like. But grief doesn’t have to define you or steal your life. You have the power to reclaim your life, and in this post, we’ll explore practical ways to do just that.
