I think I'm trauma bonded. Now what? How do I start my healing?

Trauma bonds are painful connection with another person that is based on fear. There’s an addictive quality making them very hard to break.In this episode, we will briefly define a trauma bond and then identify the initial steps to breaking one.Get early bird tickets to How Could He Do That? Live Interview with Lundy Bancroft. Watch the webinar live and have some of your questions answered. Ticketholders will also get a recording of the webinar. Follow me on Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook! @kerrymcavoyphdSign up for the online course! First Steps to Leaving a Narcissist. Are you looking for community support after narcissistic abuse? Become a member of Dr. Kerry McAvoy's exclusive Facebook group, Toxic-Free Relationship Club! Want to read a true story of narcissistic abuse?LOVE YOU MORE: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double CrossAvailable here at the following online stores.And be sure to sign up for Dr. McAvoy's 50 free Surviving Narcissism tips & exercises!Consider donating the cost of a cup of coffee to support this podcast!More at resources.kerrymcavoyphd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

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Are you in a relationship that confuses you? One that leaves you feeling attacked or walking on eggshells? Maybe you've left but aren't sure what to do next; then you're in the right place.Join  Dr. Kerry McAvoy, a mental health clinician and author of Love You More, as she tackle toxic relationship dynamics.Listen as Dr. McAvoy describes destructive personalities, typical partner profiles, progressive stages of abuse, and common manipulation tactics. Find out why these relationships are difficult to avoid, what makes them tough to leave, and how to recover and rediscover healthy self-compassion and self-respect again.