Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under ...

Trauma bonding explains how unresolved emotional wounds, brain chemistry and fear-based attachment can trap people in harmful ...

Trauma bonding is a unique (and hella toxic) bond between an abuser and an abused person. It’s a common, but really bad coping mechanism that occurs when a person experiences serious trauma. This ...

Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...

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One of the things I love about being a therapist and a writer is that both require that I do a lot of reading. This past weekend, while preparing for a workshop on marriage, I pulled out a book I'd ...

Shaun Gray, known widely across social media as Mightyyyymouse, has launched his flagship program, the Trauma Bond Breaker: 21-Day No-Contact Reset, offering ...

Relationship trauma is a painful experience that can deeply affect a person's emotional and mental well-being. Relationship trauma is when someone experiences significant emotional or psychological ...

Francesca Beaudoin PhD ’17, the interim dean of the School of Public Health, said that most people who have experienced a traumatic event recover. But some individuals may develop long-lasting ...