Growth from Darkness

Need for Control


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The trauma response need for control is a coping mechanism that people develop in response to trauma. It is a way of trying to feel safe and secure by having a sense of control over their environment. People who have experienced trauma often feel powerless and out of control, so they may try to regain that sense of control by controlling other aspects of their lives.

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  • What are the long term consequences
  • How do we fight back
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        Growth from DarknessBy Amanda Blackwood

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