Coercive Control

Coercive control is psychological and emotional abuse involving manipulation and oppression—it often goes unnoticed as it disguises itself as care but undermines autonomy. Understanding it is crucial and this episode seeks to better understand this topic.

Key Points Discussed:

• Definition and understanding of coercive control
• The relationship between coercive control, traumatic bonding, and intermittent reinforcement
• How victims may experience pressure to conform to an abuser's demands
• Recognizing signs such as limiting autonomy, technological surveillance, health-related pressures, sexual coercion