Connect to Survive: Appeasement Replaces Stockholm Syndrome via Polyvagal Theory

Appeasement has replaced the outdated understanding of "Stockholm Syndrome," as described by the Polyvagal Theory. Learn what appeasement is and how it acts as a survival mechanism when one is under life threat.

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Appeasement: Replacing Stockholm Syndrome - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9858395/

When Agreement is Not Consent - https://medium.com/rae-x-nkem/when-agreement-is-not-consent-118e8d2f279e

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Polyvagal Insitute on Criticisms: The Vagal Paradox: a Polyvagal Solution - https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S2666-4976(23)00034-6

Cleveland Clinic - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22387-stockholm-syndrome

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✅ Crisis resources:

1. National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255
2. National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233
3. LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386
4. National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673
5. Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741
6. Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

• When Agreement is Not Consent
• The Vagal Paradox: a Polyvagal Solution
• Appeasement: replacing Stockholm syndrome as a definition of a survival strategy - PMC