Unpacking Trauma Responses: Insights for the New Year
Episode Overview
Exploring trauma responses and educating on fight, flight, freeze, fawn responses Empowering survivors and fostering understanding for their experiences Offering insights for service providers to enhance support systems Extending warm wishes for the upcoming year, acknowledging the holiday season's complexities Promising a return in January, leaving a sense of solidarity and support
So we're nearly up to new year, I hope you do manage to have a happy new year but I also understand that for certain people it might be a bad time of year or it might carry the weight of bad memories and things. I hope that you can create new memories and I hope that you can stay safe and that the new year brings a great deal of luck for you all and I wish you all the best and I will be back to do my podcast again in January 24 and I look forward to speaking to you then so take care everybody and speak to you very soon bye
As we stand on the brink of a new year, Hannah Barnard takes a moment to explore the often misunderstood world of trauma responses in this episode of 'The Trauma of Abuse'. With a heartfelt video shared on their Facebook page, Hannah dives into the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn reactions that many survivors experience. These reactions are more than just words; they represent the complex ways our bodies respond to distressing events.
By shedding light on these responses, Hannah aims to bring comfort to those grappling with their own trauma and to educate service providers who support them. This episode isn’t just about understanding trauma; it’s about fostering empathy and improving support systems. As the episode wraps up, Hannah offers warm wishes for the holiday season, acknowledging that this time of year can be particularly tough for many.
With a promise to return in January, this episode is a beacon of hope and solidarity for anyone navigating the choppy waters of trauma recovery.