"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you hear the words “trauma bonding,” you might picture two friends growing closer after experiencing ...

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 ...

A trauma bond is an emotional attachment that can form in an abusive relationship, specifically the connection the victim feels toward the perpetrator. A trauma bond is characterized by cycles of ...

When we say "trauma bonding"—what comes to mind? Many might assume it's a connection formed through shared trauma, but it's ...

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Remember when gaslighting was the mental health buzzword du jour? For a while there back in 2020, it seemed like everyone was talking about this type of toxic communication technique in which someone ...

Most people think trauma bonds develop from shared difficult experiences or mutual support during tough times. However, mental health professionals warn that these emotional connections often mask a ...

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 ...

As a mental health professional of almost 40 years, I have been presenting workshops and trainings throughout my career. For about 30 of those years (up until 2015) in my advanced trainings, I used ...