Episode 102: Breaking Free of Trauma Bonds with Gwynn Raimondi
b'The topic of trauma bonds is one of the biggest conversations that circulate within my Facebook group and also with clients. In fact, it is one of the biggest obstacles women tackle as they extricate themselves from a toxic relationship. So this week, I am bringing back my friend Gwynn Raimondi to talk all about trauma bonds. Gwynn is a writer, Trauma Support Practitioner, Relational Systems Explorer, and the creator of the Trauma-Informed Embodiment\\u2122 modality.\\nThe typical advice given to those breaking free from toxic relationships is to go no contact. Unfortunately, if you are a parent, going no contact isn\\u2019t an option. You don\\u2019t have the luxury of doing that when you share children with the person you have a trauma bond with. In this episode, Gwynn helps us understand what a trauma bond is and how you can set healthy boundaries in order to break free.\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nWhat are trauma bonds and how do we recognize them? Plus, the two definitions of trauma bonds. (8:12)\\n\\nHow trauma bonds are formed within long-term abusive partnerships. (9:07)\\n\\nThe reason you can\\u2019t heal from trauma bonds on your own and why you don\\u2019t go to therapy with an abuser. (13:52)\\n\\nHow to break free from a trauma bond. (21:40)\\n\\nThe basics of what a healthy relationship should look like. (31:24)\\n\\nLearn More About Gwynn:\\nGwynn is a writer, Trauma Support Practitioner, Relational Systems Explorer and the creator of the Trauma Informed Embodiment\\u2122 modality. She specializes in complex (childhood, relational, & attachment based) traumas, grief, embodiment, and their intersections. She has written extensively over the last several years about many different types of trauma and the ways they impact our relationships. She offers online groups and programs periodically throughout the year, as well as works with individual clients via Zoom.\\nResources & Links:Gwynn on Instagram Gwynn on Facebook Gwynn\\u2019s newsletterGwynn\\u2019s Current Workshops and Offerings Rhian Lockard on Divorce Survival Guide Big Little LiesFAYR App The Ultimate Divorce Survival Guide Should I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group'