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The Fawn Response: People Pleasing, Self-Abandonment, and Standing Up for Yourself

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

CHAPTER

Understanding the Fawn Response to Stress

The hosts delve into the concept of the Fawn response, a stress management strategy involving appeasement to diffuse threats. They analyze how this response manifests in behaviors like people-pleasing, self-sacrifice, and fear of conflict, exploring its roots in early relationships and its link to shame. The chapter discusses power dynamics, self-identity, and the influence of temperament and attachment styles on engaging in fawning behavior.

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