The subtle signs of coercive control to watch out for. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University https://connect.open.ac.uk/ #BBCIdeas #CoerciveControl #Control #Relationships Details of support for some of the issues raised in this video are available at the BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ | BBC

Coercive control isn’t “invisible abuse.” It’s the foundation of all abuse — the slow, intentional erosion of autonomy, safety, and connection. 💔 Many abusers don’t need to use violence — their psychological tactics work just as well. And when children are caught in it, their painful words or behaviors aren’t rebellion — they’re survival. In this video, Dr. Christine Cocchiola — researcher, advocate, and protective parent — shares how narcissistic abuse and coercive control intersect, and why u

Children who grow up under coercive control are navigating two worlds — one built on fear, and one built on safety. And when they come home dysregulated, explosive, or even aggressive, it’s not because they’re “bad”… it’s because they’re surviving. What you’re seeing is control in the context of no control, just as Dr. Evan Stark describes. Your child is being controlled by the abuser — and simultaneously fearing that if they don’t align, they’ll face the same punishment, rejection, or contempt

Aboriginal culture is strong with stories, but this story is not part of us. If someone is controlling and does something bad over and over, it can make you feel scared, shame and no good. This is coercive control and it’s not part of our culture. This campaign was created with Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people, using cultural storytelling practices at the heart. | WA Government | Facebook

23K views · 62 reactions | "She was subject to coercive control." Hazel Stewart's lawyer claims an expert report shows she was the victim of coercive control during her relationship with Colin Howell. It comes as her bid to reduce her sentence was rejected by the Court of Appeal. | UTV Northern Ireland | Facebook