What is Controlling and Coercive Behaviour? Coercive Control

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 152: What is coercive and controlling behaviour? In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent is joined by Chrissy Roberts to explore the topic of coercive control. They delve into the subtle yet powerful tactics that define coercive control, how it affects the victim's sense of self-worth, and the long-lasting impact it can have on relationships. Chrissy shares her personal experience with coercive control and sheds light on how these patterns of abuse can manifest in any type of relationship—not just romantic ones. This episode is essential listening for those in the mental health field, as well as anyone who wants to better understand the signs of coercive control and how to support those who may be affected. ________________________________________ Key Takeaways: • Understanding coercive control as a subtle but dangerous form of abuse. • Recognising the signs and patterns in different types of relationships. • The emotional impact of coercive control on victims and why it is difficult to leave. • How perpetrators use manipulation, isolation, and gaslighting to maintain control. ________________________________________ Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Coercive Control 01:26 - Guest Introduction: Chrissy Roberts 02:47 - The Importance of Raising Awareness About Coercive Control 04:03 - Defining Coercive Control and Its Legal Background 05:34 - How Coercive Control Affects the Victim's Sense of Self-Worth 06:57 - Recognising Coercive Control Beyond Romantic Relationships 08:32 - How Vulnerabilities Make Some People More Susceptible to Coercive Control 09:18 - The Pattern of Coercive Control in Parent-Child Relationships 10:03 - Medical and Financial Control as Forms of Coercive Behaviour 12:30 - The Complex Emotional Nature of Coercive Relationships 14:01 - The Role of Love Bombing and Manipulation in Coercive Control 17:05 - Emotional Red Flags and How Victims Are Made to Feel Responsible 19:27 - Gaslighting: Making Victims Doubt Their Own Reality 21:47 - Rebuilding Trust in Yourself After Being Gaslighted 24:38 - The Challenges of Legally Defining and Prosecuting Coercive Control 26:43 - The Importance of Education on Healthy Relationships 28:28 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Support Links: 📲 Connect with Chrissy Roberts here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-roberts-022146aa/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses 🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested ✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision 📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent 💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing Mentioned in this episode: Sponsored by WriteUpp Tap to Pay This episode is sponsored by WriteUpp. Their Tap to Pay app turns your smartphone into a card reader, helping private practitioners take secure payments without additional hardware. Use code MARIANNE30 for a free 30-day trial and 30% off your first 6 months at this link: https://writeupp.com/?refid=142336