This paper makes a case for 8 survival strategies: fight, flight, rescue/caretaking, attachment, goal achievement, goal surrender, competition, and cooperation. Their evolution, and biological, psychological and social aspects are described. Their application to traumatic stress is noted.
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Paul Valent
MBBS, DPM, FRANZCP
Consultant liaison psychiatrist, psychotherapist, traumatologist,
Co-founder and past president Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies,
Writer.