Fight, flight, freeze & fawn worksheets

THE FREEZE RESPONSE SIGNS

Experiencing a sense of dread.

Loosing colour in the face.

Feeling stiff, cold, or numb.

Withdrawing from the situation.

Decreasing heart rate.

Struggling with speaking up.

Loud and heavy pounding heart.

Mentally “checking out” of situations.

Do you recognise yourself in this response? If yes, when does this occur?

THE FAWN RESPONSE SIGNS

Being overly compliant.

Over-apologising.

Trying to please or satisfy others.

Often submitting to what others want.

Difficulty with asking for help.

Putting others needs ahead of your own.

Struggling to say “no”.

Easily giving in to peer pressure.

Do you recognise yourself in this response? If yes, when does this occur?