Codependency & People-Pleasing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Codependency & People-Pleasing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

What Is People Pleasing? Signs, Root Causes, and How to Stop

People pleasing is often seen as being kind - but when it comes at the cost of your own needs, energy, and authenticity it can leave you feeling drained and invisible. In this blog, we’ll explore what people pleasing really is, common signs you may be stuck in these patterns, where it comes from, and how to overcome people pleasing and reconnect with your true self!

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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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