Psychology In Seattle Podcast Domestic Violence (Power and Control Wheel)(2016 Rerun)
Nov 28, 2025
In this insightful session, Rebecca Bloom, an art therapist and somatic practitioner specializing in intimate partner violence, joins to explore the dynamics of domestic violence. They delve into the Power and Control Wheel, revealing various abuse tactics beyond physical violence. The discussion highlights the abusive cycle, common intimidation signs, and the role of attachment wounds in perpetration. Bloom emphasizes the importance of safety planning for survivors and dismantling stigma around seeking help. This conversation is a crucial resource for understanding and addressing IPV.
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Why Leaving Is Not Simple
- People often judge survivors for staying, but clinicians see the situation as far more complex.
- Kirk Honda explains clinicians learn about denial, cycles, and trauma that keep people in abusive relationships.
Use The Power And Control Wheel
- Use the Power and Control Wheel to map different abusive behaviors across eight domains.
- Review which wedges apply to a client's relationship to show how intimate partner violence can vary widely.
Abuse Extends Beyond Physical Harm
- The wheel lists eight control tactics like intimidation, isolation, and economic abuse.
- Physical or sexual violence can sit on the outer ring while many controlling behaviors are nonphysical.