Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani What is Coercive Control? With Dr. Christine Cocchiola
Early Intense Relationship
- Dr. Christine met her husband at age 16, drawn in by his intense and obsessive affection.
- Despite warning signs like threats of self-harm, she stayed due to fear and emotional manipulation.
Fear Fuels Control Tolerance
- Fear of disappointing a partner leads to tolerance of intrusive controlling behaviors.
- Vulnerable narcissism often masquerades as intense neediness and manipulative gaslighting.
Children Replacing Spouse
- After children, Dr. Christine became sidelined while her husband lavished attention on the kids.
- He began indoctrinating their children against her, damaging their relationships.
Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a trained therapist and social worker specializing in abusive relationships and coercive control, reveals it took decades for her to realize she was trapped in a toxic, controlling and abusive marriage for nearly 30 years.
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Guest Bio:
Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher & Survivor. She is a college professor teaching social work for the last 20 years and a social justice advocate for a local domestic violence agency, since the age of 19. Her expertise is in the areas of coercive control and the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims, diligently supporting these vulnerable populations. Dr. C., a Founding Member of the International Coercive Control Conference and a Board Member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, has supported codifying coercive control, writing numerous policy briefs supporting these efforts.
Guest Information:
- Website - https://coercivecontrolconsulting.com/
- Instagram - @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol
- Twitter - @coercivecontrol
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