Resiliency: The Key to Overcoming Domestic Violence with Dr Michele Finneran

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In this episode of the Heal Your Roots podcast, host Kira Yakubov, LMFT sits down with Dr. Michele Finneran to discuss the complex issue of domestic abuse. Dr. Finneran delves into the psychology behind this pervasive problem, discussing the different types of domestic abuse and the common theme of powerlessness that victims often feel.

She also explores the connection between Stockholm Syndrome and domestic violence, and offers insights into the importance of nurturing mother-daughter relationships as a key factor in healing from trauma.

Dr. Finneran shares her expertise on how to break the cycle of trauma bonding, and explains the three-step approach to therapy for domestic violence survivors. She offers advice on setting boundaries for self-care and emphasizes the importance of seeking help and emotional support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand domestic abuse and its effects, and offers valuable insights and resources for those looking to heal and move forward.

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Why did you decide to become a therapist? | 0:00

Psychological abuse starts to take place first.

Dr michelle finneran, introduction.

Starting in the mental health field.

Choosing conflict resolution for her phd.

How did you become interested in mental health? 3:29

About her practice in Florida and her phd program.

The three major rises during the pandemic.

Interviewing survivors of domestic abuse in a qualitative study.

Research on the pandemic.

The lack of support for domestic abuse survivors.

The definition of domestic abuse.

The different types of domestic abuse | 9:21

The three most common types of domestic abuse.

Financial abuse, religious abuse and child abuse.

The gradual systemic building block of things happening over time.

Social media and psychological abuse.

The common theme of powerlessness | 12:57

The feeling of powerlessness and not being able to trust yourself.

The common theme in the book.

Breaking the cycle of trauma bonding.

Stockholm syndrome and its connection to domestic violence.

What is Stockholm Syndrome? | 18:11

The Stockholm Syndrome and domestic violence victims.

How the nervous system works in hostage situations.

Bonding with the perpetrator as a survival mechanism.

The importance of mother-daughter relationships.

The problem with putting your partner down | 23:23

Putting a partner down as an attack on their character.

The importance of therapy.

Meeting clients where they are, not where they’re at.

Three-step approach to therapy.

Empathy and unconditional positive regard.

How friends and family can support the victim.

Setting boundaries and setting boundaries | 31:11

Being there to hear and support.

Setting boundaries for self-care.

The mother-daughter relationship in the mother-daughter relationship.

The importance of emotional support.

The importance of a nurturing mother-daughter relationship | 34:06

The importance of a mother-daughter relationship.

The generational trauma of domestic violence.

The generational cycle of violence and traumatization.

The power and responsibility of children.

The importance of taking a step back | 38:09

The one character trait of resiliency.

The biggest beauty of the overall.

National domestic violence resources.

Michelle shares what’s coming up for her and her practice.

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