What is a trauma bond?
What is a trauma bond? it is an _________ __________ formed between a victim + their abuser.
Emotional attachment
Where does a trauma bond most often occur?
Romantic relationships
Ending a ________/ Friendship with someone who you have a trauma bond to can be hard.
Relationship.
What is stage 1 of Trauma bonding?
Stage 1: Love bombing
_ _ _ _
Fear
A trauma bond generally consists of 2 roles. The _____ and the _____.
The victim and the abuser
Important to remember:
It may take a victim more then _____ _____ for the victim to truly leave the trauma bond they are attached to.
one time.
The victim will need to set clear ________ in the process of breaking a trauma bond to the abuser.
Boundaries
What is stage 2 of trauma bonding?
Stage 2: Gaining trust
_ _ _ _ R _ _
Control
The bond is reinforced through a constant on and off cycle of _____ and _______.
Abuse and affection.
Trauma bonds are formed through a cycle of abuse and _______ _________.
Positive reinforcement
Similar to how someone feels when someone they care(d) about passes away, the victim may ______ the loss of a ______ _______.
Grieve, trauma bond.
What is stage 3 of trauma bonding?
Stage 3: Criticism and devaluation
_ _ _ I _ _ _ and D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Anxiety and dependence
Emotional addiction: This type of dependency feels very similar to a ______ ________.
Substance addiction
Trauma bonding is not just selective to romantic relationships; it can occur in any kind of _________/__________.
Partnership/ connection.
Some victims may find it beneficial to ____ their _____ thoughts after writing them down, writing a letter to their abuser can be useful as well.
Some victims may find it beneficial to burn their journaled thoughts after writing them down, writing a letter to their abuser can be useful as well.
What are stages 4 and 5 of trauma bonding?
Stage 4: Gaslighting
Stage 5: resignation and submission
_ _ _ i _ _ _ _ _ i _ _
Manipulation
The bond is not based on love it is based on ____, ______ and a _______ _______.
Fear, manipulation and a reward system.
Trauma bonding most often occurs within _______ _________, but can also occur within
_________
_________ ______
__________ _______
________ __________
Romantic relationships
- Friendships
-With parents
-With coworkers
-with children
Most people may feel more comfortable talking to a friend or family member about the things they went through, it is important to remember it is okay to talk about these things with those around you that you trust but, try to avoid ______ ________ on the individual.
“trauma dumping”
Most people may feel more comfortable talking to a friend or family member about the things they went through, it is important to remember it is okay to talk about these things with those around you that you trust but, try to avoid “trauma dumping” on the individual.
what are stages 6 and 7 of trauma bonding?
stage 6: Loss of Self
Stage 7:Emotional addiction
_ _ o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ u _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Violating boundaries