Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Appease: Understanding Appeasement as a Trauma Response

Opening remarks by Gayle King. By exploring the interaction between the nervous system and our thoughts and actions, this discussion will cover both the science and real experience of trauma responses, especially “appeasement.” Panelists are leading psychologist and founder of Transitioning Families Dr. Rebecca Bailey, and kidnapping survivors Elizabeth Smart and Jaycee Dugard. Malouf Foundation Summit held April 22, 2022 Learn more about the Malouf Foundation: https://malouffoundation.org