Trauma & Healing, Attachment Wounds, Emotional Needs Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Trauma & Healing, Attachment Wounds, Emotional Needs Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

What Is Relational Trauma? Understanding the Invisible Wounds That Impact How You Love, Trust, and Relate

Relational trauma and unmet attachment needs can leave invisible wounds that impact how you connect, trust, and show up in relationships. In this blog, we will explore what relational trauma is, common signs you might be carrying it, and how healing is possible - even if these patterns have felt present for a long time!

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Trauma & Healing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Trauma & Healing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

We know the fight-flight-freeze-response, but what is the fawn response?

The fawn response is a trauma response that shows up as people-pleasing, over-apologizing, and abandoning your own needs to keep others happy or “keep the peace.” Learn what the fawn trauma response is, why it develops, and how to begin healing - from a licensed therapist specializing in relational trauma and people pleasing.

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