Episode 12: Coercive Control - What is it and what to do about it.

“Why is this happening to me and how do I make it stop?”I’ve lost count of the times someone has said that to me. I used to say it myself…until I learned what coercive control is and what I could do about it. The insidious coercive pattern of behaviors can turn even the most knowledgeable and independent person into a terrified, self-blaming, victim.  Coercive control has been running rampant through society for centuries…no one is immune…most just don’t know it’s happening or don’t know what it is and how to stop it. Highlights: What does coercive control look like? Warning signs / Red flags to watch for. Is coercive control illegal? The Courts: how they’ve handled coercive control & how they should handle it.  Resources:Divorce Act Amendments Explained: (ACEs) Adverse Childhood Experiences explained: The Wild Truth: Children Exposed to Domestic Violence – Lundy Bancroft Criminalizing Coercive Control in CanadaOntario parents advocating for 'Keira's Law': it could have prevented alleged Sask. abduction | CBC Please leave a rating and review if you enjoy my podcast!Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin. Submit topic suggestions or listener stories on my website http://www.trishguise.com/ FOLLOW Twitter       https://twitter.com/TrishGuiseLinkedIn    https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-guise-b01756204/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trishguisedivorcecoachFacebook  https://www.facebook.com/TrishGuiseDivorceCoachWebsite    http://www.trishguise.com/Publications, books, videos, panel discussions  https://linktr.ee/trishguise