The Fawn Response, Part 2: CPTSD ...
The Fawn Response, Part 2: CPTSD and the Need for Safety
True Vine Talks by True Vine Counseling
E120
Jan 6, 2026
29:04
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In Part 2 of this mini-series, we explore the connection between the fawn response and complex PTSD. This episode examines how fawning develops as a survival strategy in environments where safety depends on appeasing others, remaining small, or avoiding conflict. Together, we’ll unpack why the nervous system learns this response—and why it can be so hard to let go.

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