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Functional Freeze in High-Functioning Adults

Dominick Hussey — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:26 +0000

Feel capable on the outside but far away underneath? Explore functional freeze in high-functioning adults — gentle, trauma-informed support in Ottawa.

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Why You Shut Down Instead of Speaking Up – You’re not imagining this — your body is responding to a deeper story.

Dominick Hussey — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:11:38 +0000

Explore the freeze response trauma and understand how it affects communication and feelings of safety in conversations.

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Nervous System Shutdown in Ottawa: When Your Body Hits Pause

Dominick Hussey — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:39:41 +0000

Learn about nervous system shutdown in Ottawa. Gain insights into your body's protective responses and what to do about them.

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Functional Freeze: When You Want to Move Forward — But Your Body Says “Not Safe Yet” (Ottawa)

Dominick Hussey — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Understand functional freeze, a subtle survival mechanism triggered by chronic stress that affects emotional well-being.

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