The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma} EP 183: Is Watchdog and Possum Behavior Always Protective?
Do the Watchdog and Possum pathway only activate in protection mode? Are they always protective?
NO! It is possible to have safe and connected Watchdog energy and safe and connected Possum energy!
Why does this distinction matter?
In this episode, you’ll learn
- What safe and connected watchdog energy feels like
- What safe and connected possum energy feels like
- Why it’s important to remember we aren’t trying to get rid of the watchdog or the possum- we are trying to help them rest and only work hard when they need to
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Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/alwaysprotective
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