When Coping Mechanisms become Maladaptive Behaviors

When Coping Mechanisms become Maladaptive Behaviors

Do you struggle to ask for help—even when you really need it? Or feel like it’s your job to fix everyone’s problems? You might be dealing with hyper-independence or hyper-responsibility—two common yet often misunderstood trauma responses.

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In the video, we cover:
✔️ What hyper-independence and hyper-responsibility mean
✔️ How childhood trauma can create these patterns
✔️ Why they seem like strengths—but can quietly harm your wellbeing
✔️ How to recognize these patterns in your own life
✔️ Practical steps to begin healing
✔️ The power of therapy and self-guided tools

Whether you’re a high-achiever, a perfectionist, or the “strong one” in every relationship, this conversation can help you reconnect with your needs and build a healthier, more balanced life.

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Kim Colegrove
Hello. I’m a 48-year practitioner of meditation and I’ve taught meditation, mindfulness, stress management and other resilience skills, professionally, for 15 years. Since 2017, I’ve worked exclusively with trauma-exposed professionals, including first responders, veterans, and others. But now, I’m broadening my horizons. All are welcome here. We’re all in this together.

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