Going DEAF: How We Involuntarily Respond to Conflict and Trauma
DEAF is an involuntary Nerve Fracture (trauma) response to conflict or confrontation, leading to excessive behaviours such as Defending, Excusing, Attacking, or Fawning, driven by fears of rejection, loss of control, or shame. DEFEND: This reaction involves protecting oneself from perceived criticism or threats through defensiveness, over-explaining, or rationalising one’s actions. It is often seen … Read more