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Mobilisation






       The body begins to mobilise as the sense of danger increases:



                           Find:



                           Looks to the attachment figure/s for comfort or protection


                           ▪      Clingy with attachment figure / protests against separation





                           Flock

                           Looks to the group for comfort or protection


                           ▪     Takes part in anti-social behaviours that s/he wouldn’t do when on own.






                           Fawn:



                           Tries to appease to avoid conflict & decrease chance of harm/rejection


                           ▪     People-pleaser, represses own wishes and needs to please others
                           ▪     Constantly seeking validation from others

                           ▪     Reasons, complies, placates, begs, tries to keep the peace

                           ▪     Caretaking, co-dependency.
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