![]() ![]() As a result, they turn their negative feelings toward themselves in the form of self-criticism, self-loathing, or self-harming behaviors. In childhood, this occurs because they must withhold expressing their authentic emotions of sadness, fear, and anger in order to avoid potential wrath or cruelty from a parent or caregiver. The fawn response involves people-pleasing to the degree that an individual disconnects from their own emotions, sensations, and needs. This process of abandoning self for the purpose of attending to the needs of others is called the Fawn Response. In some cases, children become hyper-aware of their parents’ distress or are compelled to take care of their parents’ emotional needs. Within this unsafe territory, children become explosive or cut off from their feelings. However, when parents are emotionally withholding, controlling, or abusive, they fail to help their children develop a healthy emotional landscape. ![]() When children feel supported, they learn that stressful moments are only temporary and that they can resolve into positive experiences of empowerment or deepened connections in relationships. It is the job of a parent to help children feel safe enough to express uncomfortable feelings. ![]() Emotional Regulation and Childhood TraumaĬhildren require healthy, caring, and attentive adults to help them develop their social and emotional intelligence. ![]()
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