The Psychology of 'Fight', 'Flight', and 'Freeze' (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Lore and Lobe Publishing, 2026
Series: Book 2 of 2 - Lore and Lobe Series: Neuroscience and Applied Psychology
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Paperback. Decode survival mode and take control of your responses. Neuroscience, made practical.This book includes: practical guidance on recognising and regulating survival mode; analysis of polyvagal theory and the medical model of mental health; guidance on discussing survival states in therapy; structured reflection questions; exploration of the psychology and lived experience of survival mode; and a step-by-step breakdown of the neuroscience of survival mode, including its evolutionary roots.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The fight-or-flight response is such a classic; they're like the 'Bonnie and Clyde' of biology. Most of us learned about Fight or Flight in school, but what about their lesser-known bandmate, Freeze? You know, Freeze is still part of the lineup, and I know he seems cool, but trust me, just as problematic. If I told you that each of these responses is a felt experience you can become trapped in, how might that change the way you think about your mental health? For many of us, thinking about our mental health through the lens of survival states resonates more than the diagnostic language of the DSM-5. The former allows us to feel embodied in ways we might not otherwise. But is something lost when we depart from the rigorous evidence base of the medical model of mental illness, and start narrating our experiences with Polyvagal-informed language?This book serves as a practical and educational guide to understanding survival states and regulation. It addresses the brain's ongoing question of safety and explores why we get 'trapped' in survival mode. The book bridges the gap between the neurophysiology of survival states and their felt experiences in clear, accessible terms. Along the way, you'll also learn practical ways to achieve regulation in everyday life. You'll also find reflective questions throughout that help you engage with the material. While a central theme of this book is an analysis of Polyvagal theory and our use of language, it is ultimately concerned with supporting your wellbeing rather than policing how you talk about your experience.This book is available in French: La psychologie des etats de survie lutte, fuite et figement This workbook serves as a practical and educational guide to understanding survival states and regulation. It addresses the brain's ongoing question of safety and explores why we get 'trapped' in survival mode. It is ultimately concerned with supporting your wellbeing rather than policing how you talk about your experience. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Psychology of 'Fight', 'Flight', and 'Freeze' (Paperback)
- Author
- R.K. Compton
- Publisher
- Lore and Lobe Publishing
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1919262326
- ISBN 13
- 9781919262321
- Series
- Book 2 of 2: Lore and Lobe Series: Neuroscience and Applied Psychology
This award-winning book received a finalist award at the 2026 San Francisco Book Festival in the General Nonfiction category.
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Decode survival mode and take control of your responses. Neuroscience, made practical.
This book includes: practical guidance on recognising and regulating survival mode; analysis of polyvagal theory and the medical model of mental health; guidance on discussing survival states in therapy; structured reflection questions; exploration of the psychology and lived experience of survival mode; and a step-by-step breakdown of the neuroscience of survival mode, including its evolutionary roots.
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The fight-or-flight response is such a classic; they're like the 'Bonnie and Clyde' of biology. Most of us learned about Fight or Flight in school, but what about their lesser-known bandmate, Freeze? You know, Freeze is still part of the lineup, and I know he seems cool, but trust me—just as problematic. If I told you that each of these responses is a felt experience you can become trapped in, how might that change the way you think about your mental health? For many of us, thinking about our mental health through the lens of survival states resonates more than the diagnostic language of the DSM-5. The former allows us to feel embodied in ways we might not otherwise. But is something lost when we depart from the rigorous evidence base of the medical model of mental illness, and start narrating our experiences with Polyvagal-informed language?
This workbook serves as a practical and educational guide to understanding survival states and regulation. It addresses the brain's ongoing question of safety and explores why we get 'trapped' in survival mode. The workbook bridges the gap between the neurophysiology of survival states and their felt experiences in clear, accessible terms. Along the way, you'll also learn practical ways to achieve regulation in everyday life. You'll also find reflective questions throughout that help you engage with the material. While a central theme of this workbook is an analysis of Polyvagal theory and our use of language, it is ultimately concerned with supporting your wellbeing rather than policing how you talk about your experience.
Available in additional languages
French : La psychologie des états de survie « lutte, fuite et figement »
Spanish (eBook only) : La Psicología de la 'Lucha', la 'Huida' y la 'Parálisis'
German (eBook only) : Die Psychologie von ‚Kampf', ‚Flucht' und ‚Erstarrung'
Portuguese (eBook only) : A psicologia da 'luta', da 'fuga' e do 'congelamento'
Italian (eBook only) : La psicologia di 'lotta', 'fuga' e 'congelamento'
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