The Stages of Trauma Bonding

Trauma bonding is an emotional but dysfunctional attachment that occurs in the presence of danger, shame or exploitation. It is a form of psychological and emotional abuse that normally occurs in coercive relationships through a pattern of both positive and negative reinforcement.
In this video Darren Magee discusses the seven stages of trauma bonding, how it can happen quite insidiously.

Further information for support can be found below:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
https://belfastwomensaid.org.uk/
https://mensallianceni.co.uk/

Other videos on this topic you might find interesting:

Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds
https://youtu.be/dPg3qUiBteU

Six Signs of being Trauma Bonded
https://youtu.be/cDCV9jYvfqs

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