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Stockholm Syndrome, codependency and other labels used to pathologize, blame and discredit victims.
There are many labels used to pathologise, blame and discredit victims: Stockholm Syndrome battered women’s syndrome learned helplessness codependency traumatic bonding re-enactment of trauma repetition compulsion women choose abusive men women unconsciously attract abusive men The concept of “Stockholm Syndrome” has become a ‘received truth’ in the mental health field. It shifts the focus away… Continue reading Stockholm Syndrome, codependency and other labels used to pathologize, blame and discredit victims.
