The Double Bind

Coping Behavior

Behavioral CopingMaladaptive Coping

negative valencehigh arousal

Description

A dilemma in communication where an individual (or group) receives two or more conflicting messages, with one negating the other.

Physiological Effects

Paralysis, mental fog, inability to speak or act essentially

Reflection Tip

Am I in a "damned if I do, damned if I don't" situation?

De-escalation Tip

Meta-communicate: "I feel like I cannot win no matter what I choose."

Associated Emotion Triggers (5)

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