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.
Understanding Your Nervous System is THE KEY to Lasting Positive Change and Healing
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 08/11/2024Understanding your nervous system can genuinely transform your journey to personal growth and healing, which is why, over the coming episodes and blog articles, we’ll explore each survival response in detail – fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. I was a “customer” of traditional psych and counselling for over 20 years and not once EVER was this taught to me.
How to Be Responsive and Not Reactive For a Calmer Life
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 18/10/2024Reactivity usually stems from stress, and stress can come from all sorts of places - work deadlines, personal expectations, or simply the daily juggling act of life. When we’re in a state of stress, our nervous system goes into overdrive.
Healing Relationships: The Death, Burial, and Resurrection Approach
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 30/08/2024"Death, Burial, and Resurrection" process addresses the deep-rooted issues of inherited shame and learned behaviours that often sabotage our connections. By recognising and resolving these patterns, we can rebuild relationships that are emotionally healthy and fulfilling.
