Understanding Fantasy as a Survival Tool | Escaping to Fantasy - Part 1/2

We offer 4 different levels of resources, courses and programs for Complex Trauma Recovery, from introductory personal recovery to programs for professionals in the mental health space. Visit our website to explore all of our resources: https://www.timfletcher.ca/ Learn the foundations: https://www.timfletcher.ca/evergreen Enhance your healing: https://www.timfletcher.ca/aligncourses Immerse yourself in recovery: https://www.timfletcher.ca/lift-onlin... Join our Community! https://bit.ly/join-the-community-tf 🎧Watch or listen to the Time With Tim Podcast:    / @timewithtimpodcast   Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and more here: https://linktr.ee/Tim_Fletcher ──────────── 0:00 - Why We Escape Into Fantasy 0:44 - Fantasy as a Survival Tool for Trauma 5:21 - The Nervous System & Vagal States 8:32 - Childhood Trauma Scenarios & Fantasy Types 16:19 - Common Themes & Using Fantasy for Recovery ──────────── Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. #complextrauma #timfletcher #mentalhealth