Coercive control isn't just about abuse, it's about power, manipulation, and psychological warfare, especially when children are involved. Dr. Christine Cocchiola has spent over 20 years advocating for survivors of coercive control, domestic abuse, and child welfare. A trauma-trained therapist and creator of The Protective Parenting Program, she's on a mission to educate parents about the hidden dangers of coercive control and how to protect their children from its long-term effects.

In this eye-opening conversation, Christine reveals the insidious ways coercive controllers operate, how they manipulate children, and why family court often fails to protect the most vulnerable.

Understanding coercive control and how it impacts children:

• What coercive control actually is and why it's the foundation of all abuse
• Th ...