COERCIVE CONTROL DOESN'T END AFTER THE ESCAPE.
IT INTENSIFIES POST SEPARATION - AND ALL TOO OFTEN OUR CHILDREN ARE WEAPONIZED.
A Clinician & Coach specializing in the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims of Coercive Control.
I have been a social justice advocate since the age of 19 educating on the prevention of domestic abuse and sexual assault, over two decades as a college professor in social work, and a clinician, yet I didn’t see the coercive control in my own relationship. Even the most astute of us may miss the insidious nuanced nature of coercive control. Physical violence is not the defining characteristic. And coercive controllers [narcissistic abusers] choose individuals who they can impose their regime upon – Perfect Prey.
It is never a victim’s fault.
I want to help you to navigate this oppressive situation AND guide you as you parent your children, harmed by the coercive controller.
I am a trauma-trained clinician who specializes in the experiences of adult and child victims of coercive control and have researched the significant indoctrination of our children by the harmful individual – it’s like a cult. It is an unacknowledged child abuse.
Since DAY ONE the coercive controller has been attempting to Maliciously Fracture the Attachment that your child has to you. I want to support Reigniting their Attachment to you – their protective parent. Our children can heal – it is a marathon not a sprint – we MUST counteract the intentional harm by the coercive controller.
Beyond supporting protective parents, education is my #1 priority. Education will prevent this generational trauma.
Above all, I am a SURVIVOR & A PROTECTIVE PARENT
Are you a protective parent navigating the challenges of raising a child who has been or is being abused by a parent who is a coercive controller?
Dr. C has proven strategies that have supported many protective parents as they navigate parenting children who have been or are being coercively controlled.
The Protective Parenting Program will support you in managing your own traumatic reactions, enabling you to respond to your child’s behaviors with greater clarity and empathy. By doing so, you may create a safer and more secure environment for your child, nurturing their well-being and emotional growth.
You are your child’s saving grace. Together, we can re-establish the deep bond you have always shared with them, fostering a renewed sense of attachment and resilience.
*This course may be used as a “parenting course” in court proceedings. See the below certification badge.
Individual & Group Coaching
Dr. Cocchiola, a highly skilled trauma-trained clinician and coercive control educator, lends her expertise to empower and assist protective parents in nurturing children who have experienced or are currently facing coercive control. As a dedicated researcher, she not only offers professional guidance but also brings a unique perspective as a survivor and protective parent herself.
Furthermore, Dr. Cocchiola’s associates, who have been meticulously trained, share her commitment to supporting protective parents. Just like Dr. Cocchiola, they are survivors and protective parents, fostering a compassionate and understanding environment for families in need. for adult and child victims and survivors of coercive control.
Individual Coaching
Support
Dr. Cocchiola & her associates ARE coercive control-trained AND trauma-trained AND are survivors AND protective mothers.
MASTERCLASS & Trainings
Attorneys & Court Professionals
(2.5-hour Masterclass)
We unpack coercive control, HOW it is inflicted, WHO inflicts it [coercive controllers, aka abusers], the impact on adult and child victims, including the psychological harm that occurs as a Protresult of coercive control, and finally, the institutional betrayal that happens all too often.
Protective Parents & Allies (1.5-hour Webinar)
Whether you are a protective parent or have a loved one in that role, this session offers a profound understanding of the experiences faced by victims and survivors. By delving into the intricate dynamics of coercive control, attendees will gain valuable insights into the manipulative tactics employed and the resulting emotional toll.
Clinician, Attorney, Divorce Coach Certification Training
Are you a clinician who would like to be coercive control informed AND earn 14 CE’s with a Certification?
Then this training is for you! If you would like to help protective parents in the family court system then after completion, apply for Lisa Fontes, Ph.D., Expert Witness Training! Join me THUR Jan 16th & FRI Jan 17th from 10am to 6:00 pm EDT
Where Is Your Line? Love is NOT Control
Discover where your boundaries lie with our eye-opening webinar: ‘Where Is Your Line?’ This educational session is specially crafted for adolescents and individuals above that age bracket, offering crucial insights into recognizing coercive control and unhealthy dynamics within relationships. We encourage adolescents to participate alongside their protective parents, fostering open discussions and empowering families with the knowledge to identify and address coercive control effectively.
*scroll down for a FREE 20-minute primer on Where Is Your Line? Love Is Not Control
Coach & Ally
Self-Study Training
Coercive Control Trauma-Informed Coach & Ally Certification Training is comprehensive SELF-STUDY educational training to support Coaches and anyone who identifies as an Ally. This training equips participants with essential skills to become Coercive Control Trauma-Informed interventionists. By the end of this empowering certification, you’ll possess the knowledge and tools needed to make a real difference, providing support and understanding to those affected by coercive control.
Interview Questions for Hiring Prospective Therapists
Navigate the process of finding the right therapist or court professional with Dr. Cocchiola’s invaluable resource. This guide offers tailored interview questions, meticulously crafted for parents seeking expert help for children impacted by coercive control. Gain confidence in your selection process as you delve into these specific, insightful questions, ensuring you find the right support system.
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