Avoidance, escape, and safety behaviors It is understandably common for people with PTSD to try to avoid or escape triggers. “Avoidance behaviors” refer to strategies to avoid traumatic stress ...

Examples of passive-aggressive behavior can include lateness, avoidance, and silence. Passive-aggressive behavior can damage relationships and make communication difficult. Passive aggression is a ...

This week you will learn more about avoidance and why avoiding things that make you anxious will not help you overcome your anxiety. You will also learn about behaviors that we call “quick fixes” ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

Whenever I give a client feedback that they meet criteria for a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I explain the four categories of symptoms that make up the disorder: intrusions, ...

This week you will learn more about avoidance and why avoiding things that make you anxious will not help you overcome your anxiety. You will also learn about behaviors that we call “quick fixes” ...