
ReThreading Madness Three Consequences of Therapy Abuse: Unhealthy Dependence, Betrayal, and Extreme Ambivalence
Oct 27, 2022
Amy Avalon, retired private practice therapist and passionate advocate for survivors of therapist abuse, and Carolyn Clement, an award-winning family photographer and survivor of therapy, child, and sibling abuse, discuss the damaging effects of therapy abuse, including unhealthy dependence, betrayal, and extreme ambivalence. They explore the loss of identity and trust in oneself, the confusion around roles and ethical boundaries in therapy, standards and manipulation in therapist-client relationships, the phenomenon of clients becoming bonded to manipulative therapists, and the difficulties victims face in recognizing and labeling therapy abuse. They also emphasize seeking support and demanding accountability for survivors.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Damaging Effects of Therapy Abuse
03:08 • 16min
Consequences of Therapy Abuse: Unhealthy Dependence and Loss of Identity
19:05 • 2min
Betrayal and Trust in Therapy
21:35 • 7min
Standards and Manipulation in Therapist-Client Relationships
28:29 • 4min
Bonded to Manipulative Therapists
32:35 • 11min
Responsibility of Therapists, Tactics of Manipulation, and Difficulties in Speaking Up
43:51 • 6min
Recognizing and Labeling Therapy Abuse
49:26 • 9min
Seeking Support and Demanding Accountability
58:27 • 5min
