In this training we will explore the deep connections between trauma, fawning behaviors, and self-abandonment. This training will examine how people-pleasing develops as a survival strategy in response to relational trauma and how it impacts clients’ sense of identity, boundaries, and emotional well-being. Through a blend of psychoeducation, case discussions, and experiential exercises, you will learn therapeutic strategies to help clients recognize, process, and heal from chronic appeasement patterns. You will leave with practical tools to support clients in developing authentic self-expression, strengthening boundaries, and reclaiming their personal agency.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify the trauma origins of people-pleasing as a fawn response
- Identify ways for clients to strengthen their boundaries
- Implement therapeutic strategies with a wide range of clients
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify the trauma origins of people-pleasing as a fawn response
- Defining the fawn response
- Exploring the origin of the fawn response
- Symptoms of the fawn response later in life
Objective #2: Identify ways for clients to strengthen their boundaries
- CBT methods
- Memory reconsolidation methods
- Inner child work
Objective #3: Implement therapeutic strategies with a wide range of clients
- Working with women
- Working with men
- Working with adolescents
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: July 11, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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