Jennifer Mixon
Jennifer Mixon
Love Smart: Trust is earned not given
Love Smart: Trust is earned not given
Love Smart: Trust is earned not given
Monday 25th July 2022
Jennifer Mixon and Dr. Finneran discuss trauma bonding, self-worth, and healing after domestic abuse in this insightful episode.
43 minutes
Empowering
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Healing
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Jennifer Mixon
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Love Smart: Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds with Dr. Finneran
Abuse is psychological, physical, sexual, and sometimes financial. Behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, or wound are abusive.
What does it really take to break free from the chains of an abusive relationship? In this powerful episode of the Domestic Abuse Recovery Journal, Jennifer Mixon sits down with psychotherapist Dr. Finneran to explore the complexities of trauma bonding and the journey to healing after abuse. Dr. Finneran sheds light on Stockholm Syndrome and the psychological grip it can have on survivors, making it hard to recognize the abuse even when it's glaringly obvious to outsiders.
Together, they delve into the importance of self-worth and how survivors can avoid falling into another abusive dynamic. Dr. Finneran discusses how a negative inner voice often develops during abusive relationships and continues to haunt survivors long after the relationship ends. This inner critic can make it difficult for law enforcement and mental health professionals to help survivors see their situation clearly. By sharing preliminary research and insights, Dr.
Finneran highlights the gaps in our understanding of domestic abuse and offers practical advice on how survivors can start to rebuild their lives. The conversation also touches on the aftermath of abuse, including hypervigilance and boundary-setting difficulties. Jennifer and Dr. Finneran provide valuable tips on how survivors can invest in their emotional well-being, build self-worth, and manage hypervigilance. The episode wraps up with Dr. Finneran discussing her book, a resource aimed at helping survivors navigate their healing journey.
Whether you're a survivor looking for support or someone wanting to understand more about domestic abuse, this episode offers a compassionate and informative discussion that can help guide you toward recovery.