Coercive Control: Sneaky, Subtle & Sadistic Patterns of Domination

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Have you heard the term, coercive control? You may not have as it's just slowly coming to awareness. And, it is SO important that it does! Coercive control is life-sucking! Understanding what is included in Coercive Control helps you understand if that's what you're experiencing. You need to know!!! HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S EPISODE: - What is coercive control? - Why it is a 'gendered' issue? - Why law enforcement as too often failed to look at the repeating patterns of non-physical abuse. - How intimidation fits into coercive abuse. - Why you need to really understand how destructive this and how it breaks you down over time - Why documenting the things that are said, done, and left undone in the relationship is SO important That's why I've chosen to give you an understanding of the many aspects of coercive control in today's episode. Evan Stark, PhD, coined the term"coercive control" and he defines it this way, "...an ongoing pattern of domination by which male abusive partners primarily interweave repeated physical and sexual violence with intimidation, sexual degradation, isolation, and control." Does any of that sound like something that has happened to you? Stark writes about men because he says that coercive control is a 'gendered' issue. He writes about this in his paper, "Re-Presenting Battered Women: Coercive Control and the Defense of Liberty." Stark says, "The primary outcome of coercive control is a condition of entrapment that can be hostage-like in the harms it inflicts on dignity, liberty, autonomy, and personhood as well as to physical and psychological integrity." Does this sound familiar in any way to you? Have you felt degraded, diminished, discounted, and devalued by a toxic partner, one of those folks I call #Hijackals®? Listen in, and subscribe. WANT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF MY SUPPORT & GROWTH GROUPS AWAY FROM FACEBOOK? You can have that, and: - access to my Optimize Circles - my 21 Steps to Empowered Emotional Savvy program - monthly "Ask Me Anything" calls, sometimes two - at least monthly insightful videos and access to the library Join now! http://www.OptimizeCircles.com * * Remember, narcissists and other toxic people come in all genders and ages * * and toxic relationships can be at home, at work, at play... with your parent, boss, spouse, sibling, friend, co-worker. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, The Relationship Help Doctor. Are you in relationship with a Hijackal? That's someone who consistently puts you down, love-bombs and gaslights you, creates confusion and chaos, and causes you to second-guess yourself? I can help you recognize, understand, and make decisions about those kinds of narcissistic behavior…and especially, how to keep yourself (and your children) safe and sane. No worries about where in the world you live. I work through private, secure video conferencing. So, we can certainly work together to figure a few things out. CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.ForRelationshipHelp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipHelpDoctor Twitter: @RhobertaShaler LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/RhobertaShaler Instagram: @DrRhobertaShaler YouTube: https://YouTube.com/ForRelationshipHelp Get my free ebook at http://www.Hijackals.com Take my free checklists: https://www.forrelationshiphelp.com/checklists Are you looking for relief from the pain, confusion and drama of toxic relationships? I can help. You can reclaim your personal power. Keep watching my videos on YouTube to find strategies for changing your relationship dynamics.. When you're ready, let's talk. You can take advantage of my one-time. new client introductory Consultation here (only $97 for a full hour) https://www.ForRelationshipHelp.com/join ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WANT A SAFE PLACE-- off social media-- TO TALK, ASK QUESTIONS, GET EXPERT ANSWERS & SUPPORT? Join my Emerging Empowered Community, online: https://ForRelationshipHelp.com/community ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Explore my eCourses to build your confidence in dealing with narcissistic people. https://for-relationship-help.thinkific.com/ #Hijackals #toxicpeople #narcissists #difficultpeople #emotionalabuse #verbalabuse #stoptoleratingabuse #toxicrelationships #manipulation #walkingoneggshells #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #narcissisticabuse #personalitydisorder ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This content has been created and recorded for the general interest and information of the viewer/listener. Nothing said or implied on this site should be taken, or construed in any way, as legal advice, or personal advice of any kind. It is entirely informational, offering readers, viewers, subscribers, followers, and members educational resources, anecdotes, case studies, and stories. Optimize Life Now LLC & Rhoberta Shaler, PhD makes no representations about the suitability of the content of this site for any purpose. All content is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.