Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Coercive Control

In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, hostJocelyn Maminta sits down with Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, a clinician,coach, and expert on coercive control and narcissistic abuse. Christine sharesher personal journey as a survivor, highlighting the often subtle and insidiousnature of coercive control in intimate relationships and systems impacting bothadults and children.

You will learn how coercive control serves as the foundation for variousforms of abuse, including emotional, physical, and systemic oppression. Thediscussion delves into the challenges victims face in being believed,especially in family court, and the importance of authentic connection betweenprotective parents and their children.

With over three decades of experience, Christine has dedicated her careerto supporting survivors of domestic violence and advocating for systemicchange. As the founder of the Protective Parenting Program, she offerseducation and tools to parents navigating trauma and high-conflict custodysituations.

Driven by both professional expertise and lived experience as a survivor,Christine’s work is rooted in empowering others, fostering connection, andredefining approaches to safety and healing.

Topics Discussed:

• Differences between coercive control and other forms of abuse

• ·Trauma bonds in families and the challenge of leaving abusers
• Navigating court systems and challenges for parents
• Guidance for protective parents
• Creation and philosophy of the Protective Parenting Program
• Legislative advocacy and education
• Encouragement for survivors

Learn more at Coercive Control Consulting: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com

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