Psychology In Seattle Podcast Domestic Violence (Power and Control Wheel)(2016 Rerun)
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Nov 28, 2025 In this insightful session, Rebecca Bloom, an art therapist and somatic practitioner specializing in intimate partner violence, joins to explore the dynamics of domestic violence. They delve into the Power and Control Wheel, revealing various abuse tactics beyond physical violence. The discussion highlights the abusive cycle, common intimidation signs, and the role of attachment wounds in perpetration. Bloom emphasizes the importance of safety planning for survivors and dismantling stigma around seeking help. This conversation is a crucial resource for understanding and addressing IPV.
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Perpetrators May Repeat Trauma Patterns
- Most perpetrators aren't deliberately engineering the cycle; they repeat learned, trauma-driven attachment strategies.
- Kirk Honda frames many perpetrators as victims of their own dysregulated attachment patterns.
Blocking Exits Preceded Physical Harm
- Rebecca Bloom recounts a client whose partner began physically blocking exits before escalation.
- She later opened the door and saw the client's injured arm, which confirmed the earlier safety-planning warnings.
Immediate Safety Planning Steps
- Build practical safety plans: keep clothes, meds, and diapers ready in a car or at work.
- Give crisis line numbers and remind survivors they may call 911 if the situation becomes dire.