A trauma bond is an emotional attachment that can form in an abusive relationship, specifically the connection the victim feels toward the perpetrator. A trauma bond is characterized by cycles of ...
When we say "trauma bonding"—what comes to mind? Many might assume it's a connection formed through shared trauma, but it's more complex—and far more toxic—than it seems at first instance.
Dr. Bly says that it’s possible that a person who has experienced betrayal might replay the experience in their thoughts, and ...
Why can it take us so long to leave the narcissist in our lives? A trauma bond could be part of the reason, according to psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton. Here, she explains how to break the toxic ...
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Signs and Effects of a Trauma Bond
A trauma bond is an attachment to an abuser in a relationship with a cyclical pattern of abuse. Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., coined ...
Generational trauma—also known as intergenerational or transgenerational trauma—is a cycle of trauma that passes through families. Causes include the lasting impact of traumatic experiences ...