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.” **************************************** 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/ Perfect Prey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perfect-prey-podcast/id1704962170 ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan ________________________ THE DIVORCE COALITION The Divorce Coalition promotes awareness of both domestic vio