Traumatic or abusive situations often distance or isolate people. But sometimes, it can also bring them closer in what is called a "trauma bond," an unhealthy relationship between an abuser and their ...

"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 ...

Living with a partner who qualifies for a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is never easy and pleasant. The reasons why this is so have been covered extensively elsewhere, so I will ...

When we say "trauma bonding"—what comes to mind? Many might assume it's a connection formed through shared trauma, but it's more complex—and far more toxic—than it seems at first instance. Trauma ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Louisville man was arrested on Wednesday after being accused of causing severe head trauma to a child while changing their ...

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 ...