Hope and Healing Behavioral Health PLLC

I know a lot of people who doubt themselves including myself. We can’t see what others see. Take time to listen to compliments given to you. Look at your accomplishments and obstacles you have overcome. Give yourself the credit you deserve.

If you need help seeing your strengths, give me a call to set up an appointment today. We can work together so you can finally see all your greatness.

Jennifer Zerfowski at Hope and Healing Behavioral Health
217-207-0041

Most people have heard of Fight, Flight, or Freeze. Have you ever heard of Fawning?

In this article you will learn that fawning involves "consistently abandoning your own wants and needs to serve others to avoid conflict, criticism or disapproval," McKenna says. It's also known as people-pleasing or co-dependence and includes over-apologizing, being hyper-aware of what others think and having an inability to set boundaries. It is a trauma response. Read the article below to learn more.

If you realize that you engage in fawning and need help setting boundaries, give Jennifer Zerfowski, LCSW a call at 217-207-0041 to set up an appointment today!

You know what fight or flight is. What about fawning? — USA TODAY You probably know about fight, flight and freeze. But experts are warning about the "fawn" response, which manifests as people pleasing.