After Kim heard Dr. Christine Cocchiola on the world-famous leading narcissistic expert Dr. Ramani's podcast, she had to talk to Dr. Cocchiola, and you'll understand once you listen to the podcast. The conversation delves deep into the insidious nature of coercive control and its impact on victims, particularly within the context of family court battles. Dr. Cocchiola shares her advocacy journey, drawing from personal and professional experiences.Dr. Cocchiola highlights the signs of abuse, including psychological maltreatment, and discusses topics like schema theory and the lasting trauma effects. They also address misconceptions surrounding parental alienation syndrome in family court. Throughout, listeners gain insights into navigating abuse complexities and the path to healing.They Discuss: Exploring the impact of coercive controlDebunking myths surrounding parental alienation syndromeAdvocating for a broader understanding of abuse dynamicsNavigating legal challenges in cases of abuseFinding paths to healing and empowermentAbout Dr. Cocchiola: Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, a Board Member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a Founding Member of the International Coercive Control Conference. She has actively supported codifying coercive control as the foundation of domestic abuse, writing policy briefs supporting these efforts and providing expert testimony at legislative hearings. Most importantly, through her own experiences as a protective parent, her clinical expertise as a trauma trained therapist, a researcher and educator, Dr. Cocchiola understands the impact that coercive control has on both adult and child victims. A college professor teaching in social work for over 20 years, she has created various programs to educate protective parents and court professionals on best practices to support these vulnerable populations. Connect:https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/IG: @dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol