Trauma-Bonding: Why Abusive Partners Are Difficult To Let Go

Reaction Reset with Mary Jo Rapini LPC

It may sound strange to want to go back to someone who insulted, manipulated, or eve hit you, but it’s not uncommon. Trauma-bonding is the result of ongoing abuse that involved a reinforcement of reward and punishment and can be mistaken for love. Today on Reaction Reset, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini explains the emotional tricks your brain plays that keep you attached to your abuser. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/VWYS0tZBA1g Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini