Outline
Unlock the mysteries of trauma-bonded relationships in this compelling seminar designed for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of one of the most challenging dynamics in therapy. Trauma bonding occurs when individuals form intense, often destructive emotional attachments to their abusers, driven by a complex interplay of fear, dependency, and unresolved emotional wounds.
Learning Objectives
- Understand trauma bonding as a psychological defense mechanism and its role in maintaining abusive relationships.
- Identify signs of complicated pathological mourning and its effects on patients’ ability to disengage from toxic relationships.
- Develop strategies to address and treat underlying emotional needs that contribute to trauma bonding, utilizing psychodynamic techniques.
- Apply learned concepts to clinical practice through reflective exercises and case study analyses provided in the course materials.