Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Christiana Kimmich, Leo Martinez, Ashley Loeb Blassingame)
ATE #6.5 | Trauma Bonding and Adversarial Bonding
ATE #6.5 | Trauma Bonding and Adversarial Bonding
ATE #6.5 | Trauma Bonding and Adversarial Bonding
Tuesday 21st May 2019
Discover the impact of trauma bonding on relationships with insights from clinical expert Leo Martinez on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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48 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Trauma Bonding: Insights from a Clinical Expert
Trauma bonding is a complex relationship dynamic that is often characterized by a strong emotional attachment to an abusive partner or situation.
Imagine feeling an intense emotional connection to someone who has hurt you deeply. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Ashley Loeb Blassingame and Christiana Kimmich sit down with Leo Martinez, a seasoned Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Lionrock Recovery. Together, they tackle the challenging topic of trauma bonding and adversarial bonding, breaking down how these complex relationship dynamics can trap individuals in cycles of abuse and emotional turmoil.
Leo brings his clinical expertise to the table, offering a counselor's perspective on the signs and effects of trauma bonding. He delves into how feelings of isolation and conditions like Stockholm Syndrome can exacerbate these bonds, making it even harder for people to break free. The conversation also touches on the unique struggles faced by veterans and the importance of seeking mental health support.
But it's not all heavy; the trio discusses practical steps toward healing, including the roles of forgiveness and restorative justice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the deep emotional ties that can form in abusive relationships and how to begin the journey toward recovery.