Coercive Control: Why divorcing a narcissist can be harder than staying married to one

Coercive control is the most common form of domestic abuse and the hardest to identify because it is a slow process that develops over time. Coercive control is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation that is used to harm, punish, or frighten the victim. Nearly half of all women (48.4%) in the United States experience psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime (National Domestic Violence Hotline, 2023). Those who isolate, control and humiliate their partners frequently evidence narcissistic traits. In this presentation we will talk a...Read morebout the ‘invisible chains’ of coercive control and the reality of post-separation abuse. We will discuss case examples in order to highlight clinical strategies that can be beneficial to a client who is being subjected to coercive control. Less...

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Learning Objectives

Attendees will be able to describe coercive control and its relationship to intimate partner violence.
Attendees will be able to explain why intimate partner violence laws do not protect victims of coercive control.
Attendees will be able to identify resources for their clients about post-separation abuse.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

Intermediate

Friday, September 20, 2024

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT

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EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Lauren Napolitano, PsyD

Dr. Lauren Napolitano is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years experience helping individuals and couples. She has worked in treatment centers including the Renfrew Center and Bryn Mawr Hospital. Her areas of clinical specialization include healing from narcissistic abuse, eating disorders and healing after infidelity. She is passionate about educating her clients to make decisions that will help them to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. When she is not working, Dr. Napolitano can be found watching reality tv or walking her rescue dog, Jelly.

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

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American Psychological Association

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