Bending your boundaries is a self-sabotaging behaviour
Love is a powerful and beautiful force that can bring immense joy and fulfillment to our lives. However, when love becomes entangled...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Aug 31
- 2 min
Improving your relationships: Respecting boundaries (this is a non-negotiable if you ask me)
Imagine a relationship without boundaries — it's like driving without traffic lights. Chaos ensues, and accidents are inevitable....
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Aug 28
- 3 min
Improving your relationships: The power of effective communication
When relationship problems emerge, one of the most helpful ways of improving your relationships is through effective communication -...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Aug 25
- 3 min
Self-sabotaging behaviours in your relationship can (and will) destroy your happiness
Relationships are complex, beautiful, and sometimes, baffling facets of our lives. They have the potential to bring us immense joy,...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Aug 25
- 3 min
Rebuilding: Surviving infidelity
Infidelity is a profoundly challenging experience that can shatter the foundation of even the strongest relationships. It leaves...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Aug 23
- 3 min
7 Steps to Heal your Abandonment Wound
If you've experienced trauma bonding, toxic relationships, or relationship problems, there may be a good chance that you have experienced...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Aug 20
- 3 min
Is trauma bonding stronger than love? 3 reasons why you might think it is.
So many clients of mine express how strong their 'love' is when they are in a trauma bonded relationship. It's almost like they feel...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Aug 16
- 3 min
3 Key reasons why you CONVINCE yourself it is SAFER to stay: Destruction of trauma bonding
On the contrary to a common stigmatized view, no one ever stays in a toxic relationship or a trauma bonded relationship because "they're...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Aug 8
- 4 min
Why am I still suffering? Healing from the long-term pain of trauma bonding
Hello my friends. In today's blog post, I'm going to be delving into the profound topic of healing from the long-term pain of trauma...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 31
- 4 min
10 Red Flags You Are Trauma Bonding
In today’s blog post, we are going to discuss some of the most important red flags of trauma bonding. It is important to recognize these...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 27
- 4 min
Please Don't Gaslight Yourself: The Risk of Trauma Bonding
Experiencing daily traumas instigated by your relationship result in a multitude of emotional and psychological pains. The subtle, but...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 23
- 4 min
Your brain literally changes when trauma bonding
As human beings, we are wired to seek connections with others, but not all relationships we form are healthy or nurturing. Trauma bonding...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 16
- 4 min
Navigating sexual intimacy with a narcissist: The pressures and anxieties when trauma bonding
Sexual intimacy can be an important part of any relationship, but navigating it is incredibly hard when you are in love with a...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 16
- 4 min
5 exercises that can support healing from trauma bonding
In this blog put up, we are able to delve how you can heal from trauma bonds, exploring five key exercises that can support you on your...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 10
- 5 min
If you're an empath, you may screw yourself over
By Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies Empathy is a beautiful and powerful trait that can allow you to connect deeply with the emotions and...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Why do I keep going back to my partner (who I KNOW isn't good for me)?
Love can be complicated, and sometimes we find ourselves repeatedly drawn back to a partner despite the challenges we've faced. In this...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 10
- 4 min
"Why I couldn't let go of my ex" (and you probably feel the same): A trauma bonding experience
Breakups can be incredibly challenging, and I know first-hand what it feels like to struggle with moving on from an ex-partner. Personal...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Understanding trauma bonding and empowering you to improve your relationships
Trauma bonding can be incredibly complex and difficult to break. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of trauma bonding, their...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Why do empaths attract narcissists? Relationship problems with trauma bonding at the centre.
Today, we're going to tackle the topic I see day in and day out in clinic: the fascinating reason why empaths seem to attract...
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Dr Sarah Alsawy-Davies
- Jul 8
- 2 min
Building your self-worth: The impact of trauma bonding
There are times when we feel a deep sense of inadequacy, and the common advice to "just love yourself" may not provide the confidence...
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