In this episode we discuss what a trauma bond is, as well as some misconceptions around what they are. We move through intermittent reinforcment and how it relates to trauma bonds, use examples of abuse tactics, and the difficulties that can occur when one tries to break their trauma bond. We close out the episode with sharing ideas and resources around how to acknowledge and move through feelings, and how to rebuild or strengthen your support system.

Please take care when listening to this episode as it outlines real examples of emotional abuse. If you are in crisis, please contact the crisis line at 988.

In this episode we discuss cognitive dissonance (the mental discomfort of holding conflicting beliefs) and euphoric recall as it relates to emotionally abusive relationships.

We move through the four different ways our brains try to help us cope and remove the dissonance so it can lessen the discomfort.

We also share a tool for how to begin acknowledging shame so that it can later be processed.

Please take care when listening to this episode. If you are in crisis, please contact the crisis line at 988.

Welcome to Journey to Growth. We are a counselling and coaching practice that supports those who have experienced emotionally abusive, toxic, and/or narcissistic abusive relationships. We work with clients as they move towards healing and rediscovering their authentic selves.