Episode 39: Responses to Conflict: Freeze
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Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn are the 4 responses to conflict. What is freeze? It has some evident characteristics and some that had me scratching my head, but it is still a worthy examination. I give an example of a student I have right now who, I believe, is exhibiting some freeze behaviors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teacherforlife/support
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