Some days, helping survivors will confront parts of you that you have not healed yet. Dear Colleague, Helping survivors often surfaces your own unprocessed wounds. Even the most seasoned provider can feel caught off guard by an emotional reaction. These reactions may come from past personal trauma, grief, or even early professional burnout. No one […]
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Trauma bonding can feel invisible, yet it powerfully keeps survivors tethered to abusive relationships. Dear Colleague, Understanding trauma bonding is essential for anyone committed to trauma-informed care. It is one of the most misunderstood dynamics in abusive relationships and one of the most emotionally complex. Trauma bonding occurs when a survivor forms an intense, often
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Some of the most profound shifts for survivors begin with giving themselves permission to choose their own response – taking back their power. Dear Colleague, Abusers often twist words, incite arguments, and create emotional traps designed to keep survivors entangled. Engaging in these conversations is often futile and draining. Teaching survivors the empowering skill of
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