Saira Khan
Saira Khan
Going Back To An Abusive Relationship
Going Back To An Abusive Relationship
Going Back To An Abusive Relationship
Monday 6th February 2023
Dr. Saira Khan explores why survivors return to abusive relationships, discussing trauma's impact and the importance of compassion.
17 minutes
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Saira Khan
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Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Healing Relationships
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Get the buttons here!The Complex Pull: Understanding Why Survivors Return to Abusive Relationships
Interestingly, I've also worked with people use drugs to overcome their difficulties or trying to cope, and they've said to me that that urge they experience emotionally to go back to the relationship is harder to break than breaking their drug addiction.
Have you ever wondered why someone would go back to a harmful relationship? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Recovery from Coercive Control', Dr. Saira Khan, a psychologist and human rights advocate, dives into the perplexing reasons behind this phenomenon. Drawing from her professional expertise and personal experience, Dr. Khan unpacks the psychology of attachment and trauma, shedding light on why survivors often feel an urge to return to their abusers. Through detailed discussion, Dr.
Khan explores how trauma impacts post-traumatic stress and the need for emotional regulation. She delves into how abusive behaviors become normalized in relationships, making it even harder for survivors to break free. Highlighting insights from Alexandra Stein's book 'Terror, Love, and Brainwashing', Dr. Khan explains how disorganized attachment can cloud a survivor's judgment, leading to internal conflict and mental collapse. Dr.
Khan also touches on the role of compassion in managing the threat system and offers practical advice on seeking support. Her empathetic approach aims to provide a better understanding of coercive control's complexity and help survivors feel less isolated in their experiences. Whether you're directly affected by coercive control or seeking to understand it better, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance on navigating these challenging dynamics.