Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Coercive Control

About this episode

The episode explores coercive control in relationships and its impact on victims, featuring insights from expert Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola.

In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, a clinician, coach, and expert on coercive control and narcissistic abuse. Christine shares her personal journey as a survivor, highlighting the often subtle and insidious nature of coercive control in intimate relationships and systems impacting both adults and children. You will learn how coercive control serves as the foundation for various forms of abuse, including emotional, physical, and systemic oppression. The discussion delves into the challenges victims face in being believed, especially in family court, and the importance of authentic connection between protective parents and their children. With over three decades of experience, Christine has dedicated her career to supporting survivors of domestic violence and advocating for systemic change. As the founder of the Protective Parenting Program, she offers education and tools to parents navigating trauma and high-conflict custody situations. Driven by both professional expertise and lived experience as a survivor, Christine’s work is rooted in empowering others, fostering connection, and…

People in this episode

Host: Jocelyn Maminta

Guest: Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola

Topics covered

• coercive control
• narcissistic abuse
• domestic violence
• family court challenges
• protective parenting
• trauma bonds

Keywords

• coercive control
• narcissistic abuse
• domestic violence
• family court
• protective parents
• trauma
• high-conflict custody

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Protective Parenting Program

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