The Anatomy of a Coercive Controller with Dr. Christine Cocchiola on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #314

This week’s episode is the first of several that will air during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Susan Guthrie welcomes returning guest Dr. Christine Cocchiola! Dr. Cocchiola previously joined Susan on episodes about Coercive Control and Post-Seperation Abuse.  In this episode, Dr. Cocchiola shares the dark underpinnings of a coercive controller and how you can work to protect yourself and your children.
Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, and survivor. She is a tenured college professor who has been teaching social work for the last 20 years. She has been a social justice advocate since she was 19, volunteering for a local domestic violence/sexual assault agency. Her expertise is in coercive control and the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims, researching and developing training on these topics nationally and internationally.
Topics and Golden Nuggets include:

Dr. Cocchiola provides a primer on coercive control
The cause of characterological traits of a coercive controller
Why it is important to understand the cycle of coercive control
The role of being the protective parent
How  character traits of an abuser impact both the judicial process and, most importantly, further harm adult victims and survivors
Some Golden Nugget tips for victims and words of wisdom: “You never have to carry shame for your experiences. Do what you need to do to protect yourself.” 

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About this week's special guest: Dr. Christine Cocchiola
Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, and survivor. She is a tenured college professor who has been teaching social work for the last 20 years. She has been a social justice advocate since she was 19, volunteering for a local domestic violence/sexual assault agency. Her expertise is in coercive control and the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims, researching and developing training on these topics nationally and internationally.
Most importantly, Dr. Cocchiola is a protective parent. Through her clinical expertise, research, and personal experiences, she understands the impact of coercive control on children. She coaches victims and survivors as they navigate parenting their harmed children. She has created programming to educate Allies, including protective parents, clinicians, coaches, and court professionals, on the experiences of children victims of the coercive controller.
Dr. Cocchiola’s website: https://coercivecontrolconsulting.com
Dr. Cocchiola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol/
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