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Mar 2025
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236: Trauma Bonds with Dr. Laura Copley

SHANE BIRKEL
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In this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Laura Copley about trauma bonds. Laura is a trauma therapist, international speaker, and author of the relationship self-help book, Loving You Is Hurting Me. Hear the stigma around trauma bonds & toxic relationships, how trauma bonds work, how to help your clients face their fears, the similarities between trauma bonds & addiction, and how to give hope to your clients' relationships.

To learn more about Dr. Laura Copley, visit:

Loving You Is Hurting Me on Amazon

Loving You Is Hurting Me on Barnes & Noble

Instagram @DocCopley

 

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