Hoovering

Coping Behavior

Behavioral CopingMaladaptive Coping

negative valencehigh arousal

Description

Tactics used to "suck" a victim back into the relationship after they have pulled away or left.

Physiological Effects

Guilt, hope, anxiety, confusion

Reflection Tip

Is this contact respecting my boundaries, or testing them?

De-escalation Tip

Maintain no contact or gray rock method.

Associated Emotion Triggers (5)

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