Best 5 Stockholm Syndrome & Trauma Bonding Books

1. Six Days in August: The Story of Stockholm Syndrome

By David King

Six Days in August captures the surreal of the bizarre hostage drama that gave rise to the term “Stockholm syndrome” in their entirety, on an almost minute-by-minute basis.

It is a rich human drama that blurs the lines between loyalty and betrayal, obedience and defiance, fear and attraction―and a groundbreaking work of nonfiction that forces us to consider “Stockholm syndrome” in an entirely new light.

2. Stockholm Syndrome in a Relationship

By Liv Jesson

Stockholm syndrome, otherwise known as trauma bonding, is a powerful yet poisonous emotional symptom of a toxic relationship.

In this book, you’ll learn about:

* The cycle of abuse and how the abuser works to keep us repeating the cycle
* The reasons we stay in a toxic relationship, other than just love and the deep emotional attachment we have
* The PTSD symptoms we’re prone to suffer as a result of the trauma of abuse
* Unlearning learned helplessness
* Breaking the trauma bond and emotionally dealing with the aftermath

3. The Betrayal Bond

By Patrick Carnes PhD

In The Betrayal Bond, Dr. Carnes presents an in-depth study of these relationships; why they form, who is most susceptible, and how they become so powerful.

Dr. Carnes also gives a clear explanation of the bond that compels people to tolerate the intolerable, and for the first time, maps out the brain connection that makes being with hurtful people comparable to ‘a drug of choice.’ Most importantly, Carnes provides practical steps to identify compulsive attachment patterns and ultimately to change or end them for good.

4. Trauma Bonding

By Dr. Annely Alexander

This book contains: – 4 Ways to know if you have been trauma bonded
– 10 Healing questions to ask yourself
– The most dangerous effect of trauma bonding on your brain and how to fix it
– The first step you need to know before starting your healing journey
– The brutal truth you don’t want to hear to break the trauma bond
– How to understand if you are in love or you are in trauma
– How to start feeling safe with yourself
– How to resolve Heartache and Obsession and move on
– How to overcome negative emotions ( Anger, hate, fear, anxiety .. )
The list goes on …

5. Trauma Bond Recovery Journal

By Lisa A. Sonni

This workbook is created especially for survivors of abuse.

The workbook follows expert methodology of education and self reflection to build a future that includes self-love.

It helps you discover the path back to the real you through unique 3 PILLARS for narcissistic abuse recovery.