Understanding Fantasy as a Survival Tool | Escaping to Fantasy - Part 1/2 @TimFletcher
Understanding Fantasy as a Survival Tool | Escaping to Fantasy - Part 1/2  @TimFletcher
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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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
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