Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Abusive Relationships #2 (2021 Rerun)

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May 29, 2025
Dive into the complexities of abuse and trauma, exploring the distinctions between one-time events and ongoing destructive patterns. Discover the role of attachment theory in understanding abusive behaviors and its roots in childhood experiences. Navigate the emotional dynamics of parent-child relationships and the challenges of forgiveness within abusive contexts. Unpack the nuanced power dynamics in domestic violence situations and cultural expectations impacting emotional abuse. Self-care emerges as a vital theme for healing and recovery.
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INSIGHT

Defining Abuse and Trauma

  • Abuse involves harmful behaviors often intended to control others, but it doesn't always have to be a pattern.
  • Trauma is an internal response and not all abuse necessarily results in trauma for the victim.
ADVICE

Manage Trauma Treatment Pace

  • Discuss any overwhelming feelings or surfacing memories during trauma therapy with your therapist.
  • Trauma treatment must proceed at a manageable pace with patient consent and emotional regulation.
INSIGHT

Attachment and Abuse Connection

  • Many abusers act out of attachment injuries causing fear of distance, resorting to abusive behaviors learned in childhood.
  • Psychodynamic theory suggests some abusers unconsciously identify with their abusers to regain power.
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