The subtle signs of coercive control to watch out for. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University https://connect.open.ac.uk/ #BBCIdeas #CoerciveControl #Control #Relationships Details of support for some of the issues raised in this video are available at the BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ | BBC One

Coercive control isn’t “invisible abuse.” It’s the foundation of all abuse — the slow, intentional erosion of autonomy, safety, and connection. 💔 Many abusers don’t need to use violence — their psychological tactics work just as well. And when children are caught in it, their painful words or behaviors aren’t rebellion — they’re survival. In this video, Dr. Christine Cocchiola — researcher, advocate, and protective parent — shares how narcissistic abuse and coercive control intersect, and why u