Coercive control refers to a systematic pattern of behavior that establishes dominance over another person through intimidation, isolation, and terror-inducing violence or threats of violence (Dichter, Thomas, Crits-Christoph, Ogden, & Rhodes, 2018). Studies show that spousal coercive control is more common than emotional, physical, or sexual violence.
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Dissociative Identity Disorder: How the Movies Got It Wrong
by Dr. Amber D. Gray, CCFDVC, DBH Let’s Talk Dissociative Identity Disorder Let’s talk about dissociation. The not so new kid on the block, that many individuals still don’t understand anything about. What is dissociation? According to Marlene Steinberg, M.D., Read More …
How To Prevent Re-Traumatizing Victimized Patients Within The Medical Industry
Maleficence in Treatment: Dismissing Patients When They Need Providers Most Adults who have had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or are victims of violent crime are often in physiological pain (Clarke, Schubiner, Clark-Smith & Abbass, 2019) and have a need for Read More …