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Understanding the Collapse Trauma Response

Pathways to Recovery Flop mode is a survival mechanism that occurs when all other responses to trauma—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—are deemed ineffective by the nervous system. This state, often described as a form of surrender or collapse, is the body’s last-ditch effort to preserve life in extreme circumstances. While it serves an evolutionary purpose,… Continue reading Understanding the Collapse Trauma Response