In this second episode of our five-part series on trauma, host Jaime—EMDR and CBT therapist, clinical supervisor, and owner of The Online Therapy Clinic—explores how anxiety and avoidance manifest after frightening or overwhelming experiences.
This episode breaks down the physiological side of anxiety, explaining the fight, flight, or freeze response, how adrenaline impacts the body, and why your mind can get stuck in survival mode. You will also learn about the cycle of avoidance, how it temporarily provides relief while shrinking your life, and practical ways to soothe your nervous system—including the ABC technique, personal mantras, and a guided "Leaves on a Stream" imagery practice.
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