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The Science Behind a Trauma Bond
Have you ever questioned why you stayed in an abusive relationship for so long? Wondered why your abuser continued their harmful behavior? You’re not alone.
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What You Will Learn:
Breaking the Chains: Unveiling Trauma Bonds - Empowering Webinar
The bonds formed with abusers can run deep, making it incredibly difficult to break free. Join us for this transformative 90-minute recorded webinar as we dive into the psychology behind trauma bonds, exploring their formation, stages, and the challenges faced in breaking them.
Insights from Esteemed Experts: Unveiling the Secrets of Trauma Bonds
Hosted by the esteemed Lisa Sonni, this webinar brings together a panel of licensed therapists and psychologists who offer invaluable insights into our current understanding of trauma bonds. We delve into the emotions of fear, guilt, and obligation, as well as the cognitive dissonance that can arise from narcissistic abuse. Moreover, we discuss the science behind breaking trauma bonds and provide practical steps for how to do so. Understanding your trauma bond is an essential step toward breaking free.
Empowerment Through Knowledge: Key Topics Covered
During this enlightening webinar, we explore crucial topics that empower you to understand and overcome trauma bonds:
- Formation and Nature of Trauma Bonds: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how trauma bonds are formed and their complex dynamics, helping you make sense of your experiences and realize that your responses are valid and common.
- Cognitive Dissonance and Steps to Resolve It: Uncover the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance and its role in preventing victims from seeing the truth about their abusers. Learn practical steps to resolve this inner conflict and regain clarity.
- Common Obstacles to Breaking Trauma Bonds: Recognize the common challenges and obstacles encountered when trying to break free from trauma bonds. Acquire valuable insights and strategies to overcome these barriers on your path to healing.
- Practical Steps to Break Free: Discover actionable steps rooted in scientific knowledge that can help you break the chains of trauma bonds. Equip yourself with the tools needed to navigate this challenging journey toward liberation.
What Attendees Said
“I loved every single panelist. This webinar was amazing and I learned so much information. Thank you so much. Lisa, you saved my life.” – Juanita G.
The panel answered over 25 questions about trauma bonds, including these:
- What are the 7 stages of a trauma bond? Do they always happen in that order?
- Why do victims feel like abuse is an experience they are sharing together with their abuser, and overcoming together?
- What is the phenomenon called Cognitive Dissonance?
- How do you address the cognitive dissonance so that the powerfulness of a trauma bond is lessened?
- How do you begin to understand the fears that keep you stuck, and how do you overcome them?
- Abusers generally seem to come with a backstory of trauma that they weaponize. Victims feel an overwhelming sense of obligation to their abuser as a result. How can we challenge that belief?
- With experiencing abuse often comes shame for “letting it happen”. Who can fall into a trauma bond? What common traits do you find in victims/survivors of abuse that we need to work on?
- How can we regulate our nervous systems during our healing?
Can you relate to these questions? Watch the full webinar here.
“This was incredibly informative and had me breathing sighs of relief and allowing myself some space for acceptance with the relationship I’ve recently exited.” – Natalie D.
Therapist Aishia Grevenberg says “What’s happening is our reward center is being manipulated, deep down in our brain. The reward is the attention and validation and the love and it feels so good. It just floods you. And then slowly, they take it away. There is an emotional punishment when you don’t do something that they want. You’ve gotta have it back so you’ll do whatever you need to do to get it back”. Can you relate to feeling this way?
“Phenomenal event! Thank you so much for all of the information you provided. It was so validating to hear so much of what I have experienced, in addition to strategies and ways to reframe. Thank you!” – Jacob R.
“We may not be aware of cognitive dissonance, but what we’re more likely to be aware of is that something feels OFF.” Dr. Kerry McAvoy on the mental discomfort and confusion about seeing your ‘partner’ as two different versions of themselves.
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Meet The Panel
Dr. Kerry Kerr McAvoy
Kerry is a psychologist and writer and an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism & abuse, and understanding various other mental health-related issues including sex addiction. She helps men and women who have left an abusive relationships get on the road of healing and recovery. She is the author of Love
Aishia Grevenberg
Aishia is a licensed psychotherapist, she has been practicing mental health for the past 20 years. She both has a passion & significant experience working with women, BiPoc & Queer communities. One of her areas of focus is on clients who have been in abusive relationships and having difficulty understanding how they got into them in the
Manjit Ruprai
Manjit is qualified and experienced EMDR Therapist, Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, specializing in the recovery from narcissistic abuse. Her personal experience of narcissistic abuse has given me knowledge and insight to help other victims overcome abuse and to show understanding and compassion to those impacted. She has published
Jessica MacNair
Jessica is a licensed therapist and owner of a wellness center. She focuses on addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting concerns and behavioral addictions. Jessica understands how witnessing abuse and conflict negatively impacts children and creates lifelong trauma. Click on Jessica’s image to watch a free