When survival takes over

Have you ever wondered why you shut down during a stressful experience? Do you apologize even when you’ve done nothing wrong? Do you stay in unhealthy situations out of guilt or fear?
These might be trauma responses.

Here in New Jersey, I work with many clients who don’t even realize their “habits” started as ways to stay emotionally safe. Therapy can help you to make sense of your reactions, and it can give you the tools to respond from a place of choice, not survival.

There’s nothing wrong with you. You adapted and survived.
Now, you’re allowed to learn a new way and thrive.
 
If you need to talk to me about how trauma responses, get in contact.
 
Chris Warren-Dickins
Therapist in New Jersey