Breaking the Cycle: A Therapist's Guide to Safe Relationships

Then, Now & Tomorrow

How do cycles of helplessness shape our relationships and workplaces? Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) isn’t just about physical harm—it’s a complex set of behaviors designed to gain power and control.

"Helplessness is the ultimate lack of power or control," explains Dr. Inge Hansen, a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, whose groundbreaking research focuses on IPV and its ripple effects in personal and professional settings.

In this episode, Dr. Hansen joins neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy to explore the emotional and cognitive dynamics behind IPV through her Cycle of Helplessness framework. Together, they discuss how patterns of tension, helplessness, and control escalate into cycles of violence, and how these dynamics echo in workplace environments.

Drawing from her research and clinical practice, Dr. Hansen shares practical, simple tips to help anyone become more self-aware and connected, especially in moments of heightened tension and conflict.

Tune in to learn:

• How helplessness drives trauma and cycles of violence
• The hidden connections between IPV and workplace dynamics
• Actionable tools to navigate conflict, foster connection, and reclaim agency

This conversation offers invaluable insights for anyone seeking to better understand trauma and create healthier relationships, both at home and at work.

Explore Dr. Hansen’s book, The Ethical Sellout: https://www.bkconnection.com/books/title/The-Ethical-Sellout.

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Then, Now & Tomorrow, an original podcast series by ibelong
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Credits
Produced by Flowship
Creative Director: Annabel Mangold
Original Music Composer: Dario Valderrama
Rajkumari's wardrobe styling courtesy of Gene Hiller (http://www.genehiller.com)

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Meet ibelong
At ibelong, we've developed a neurochemical approach that solves for workplace exclusion and conflict. We study workplace scenarios that lead to dissatisfaction and have built a framework to understand why people are feeling undervalued, and how to change it.

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