Tonic Immobility Experiencing assault is a traumatic event that can initiate intense reactions in the body beyond a person’s control. These reactions are commonly known as the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response, and understanding these responses is crucial for survivors and those who support them. The body’s reaction to trauma is natural and no…
Experiencing assault is a traumatic event that can trigger intense and instinctive reactions in the body. These reactions are commonly known as the fight or flight response. However, there are two more reactions that often get overlooked, known as “freeze” and “fawn.” Understanding these responses is crucial for survivors and those who support them, as…
In the aftermath of sexual violence and assault, the emotional and psychological impact can feel overwhelming. Survivors often face a complex mix of feelings and reactions that may be out of character. Reactions such as hyperarousal and hypervigilance are common experiences and are symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. 1-3 This contributes to misconceptions and…
Isolation can be defined as the tendency to separate oneself from others. It is common for those who have experienced a traumatic event to isolate themselves afterward. Isolation is both a byproduct of trauma, as well as a contributing factor to it, which can create a cycle of isolation and exacerbate trauma symptoms. Social support…
Self-esteem can be described as an ongoing assessment of one’s sense of self and the value assigned to those perceptions. Self-esteem is based on perception. The value judgments people make about themselves may or may not be based in reality. Rather, a sense of self is shaped by the lens through which people see the…
Dissociation is a mental process that causes a disconnect between different cognitive processes such as one’s thoughts, feelings, sense of identity, memories, and consciousness. While statistics show that many people experience dissociation at some point in their lives, those who have experienced trauma dissociate at higher rates than those who have not. Research has found…
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