Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond?
Self-assessment: are you trapped in a traumatic bond?
Self-assessment of trauma bond: cycle, inability to leave, dependency.
It has 64 questions and takes about 15 min.
The detailed report places your overall score, with an interpretation of what it reveals, then analyzes each of the 5 dimensions of the test, through 12 clinical reading frameworks (attachment, schemas, cognitive…) and presents them on a radar chart. It closes with personalized recommendations, resources and exercises to help you move forward, along with the detail of your answers to each question.
Detailed report available after the test, for €2.99.
If any conclusion raises questions, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: we will reply within 48 hours. You can click the following link to see an example report. To start the test, click HERE.
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Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond? — a 64-question self-assessment, about 15 min. Self-assessment of trauma bond: cycle, inability to leave, dependency. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report (€2.99): your score on each of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, 12 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better, not to replace a professional consultation.
About this test
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Trauma bonding is the paradoxical attachment to a person who harms us. Described by Patrick Carnes (1997) and Dutton-Painter (1981), it combines violence-reconciliation cycle (Walker 1979), intermittent reinforcement (mechanism close to addiction), inability to leave despite awareness, and progressive isolation. This 30-question test evaluates five dimensions of your current experience to help you understand WHY you stay — and identify the most relevant resources (specialized therapy, safety plan, external support). It does not evaluate your partner; it evaluates your attachment. If physical safety is threatened, contact a domestic violence helpline in your country (find one at findahelpline.com).
Dimensions assessed
- ●Violence-reconciliation cycle- Alternation between tension/conflict phases and intense tenderness (Walker 1979 cycle).
- ●Inability to leave despite awareness- Emotional impossibility to walk away lastingly, returns after breakup attempts.
- ●Intermittent reinforcement- Behavioral dependency on unpredictable positive moments (Skinner / Dutton-Painter 1981).
- ●Awareness-action gap- Gap between intellectual knowledge (toxic relationship) and concrete ability to act.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of what you have experienced and engage in a process of reconstruction and healing.
Why take this test?
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Our romantic and interpersonal relationships are deeply influenced by our attachment style and relational patterns. Understanding these mechanisms helps break repetitive cycles, improve communication, and build more fulfilling connections.
The Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond? specifically evaluates 5 key dimensions: Violence-reconciliation cycle, Inability to leave despite awareness, Intermittent reinforcement, Awareness-action gap, Readiness to Change. With 64 carefully crafted questions, it provides a detailed and nuanced picture of your psychological profile in this area. The test takes approximately 15 min and can be completed at your own pace, from any device.
Whether you’re seeking personal development, considering therapy, or simply curious about yourself, this test gives you concrete and actionable results to move forward with confidence.
Daily-life situations this test explores
To help you picture what to expect before you start, here are the concrete contexts the Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond? sheds light on. This is not the list of questions (you discover them when you start the test) — it is the life situations it assesses.
At the start of a relationship
Your first instincts when attracted: opening up fast or holding back, idealizing or doubting, chasing or running away.
In conflict
How you handle disagreement: avoiding, exploding, shutting down, seeking immediate reconciliation, or ruminating for days.
When the other person pulls away
Your reactions to absence, silence, distance: anxiety, control, withdrawal, apparent indifference, constant need for reassurance.
In emotional intimacy
Ability to say what you feel, to receive what the other feels, to welcome vulnerability without fleeing or judging it.
The actual questions are not shown here: you discover them when you start the test.
How does it work?
Take the test
Answer the 64 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 15 min.
Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay €2.99 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond? measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Violence-reconciliation cycle, Inability to leave despite awareness, Intermittent reinforcement, Awareness-action gap, Readiness to Change. Each dimension is scored individually, giving you a detailed view of your profile rather than a single overall number.
How long does the Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond? take?
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The test contains 64 questions and takes approximately 15 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report (18 pages) with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations is available for €2.99.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This test is based on established models in clinical psychology and psychometrics. It evaluates 5 dimensions (Violence-reconciliation cycle, Inability to leave despite awareness, Intermittent reinforcement...) using validated assessment scales. However, it is a self-assessment tool and does not replace a professional clinical diagnosis.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond? report includes: your overall score with detailed interpretation, individual analysis of each of the 5 dimensions, a radar chart visualizing your profile, personalized recommendations for improvement, practical exercises, and additional resources.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is the Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond? for?
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This test is designed for any adult wishing to better understand their functioning in this area, whether out of curiosity, as part of a self-knowledge journey or to prepare a conversation with a professional. It is not a clinical diagnostic tool and does not replace a specialist consultation.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake the Trauma Bond Test — Am I in a Trauma Bond? as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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Your report offers a clinical reading of your profile with concrete recommendations. You can use it as material for personal reflection, to open a conversation with someone close to you, or take it to a professional (psychologist, therapist, doctor) to enrich the consultation with a structured view of your dimensions.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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