Certified Coercive Control Recovery Therapist

Domestic abuse/coercive control is often misidentified as general relationship distress. This leaves the true nature of the relationship unseen, and increases risk of serious harm to the victim. This course equips licensed counselors with the clarity and discernment needed to accurately identify coercive control patterns and not just determine the relationship as "mutually toxic." Participants will learn to distinguish coercive control from non-destructive relationship conflict, recognize tactics such as DARVO, and identify all types of coercion. The course also explores how chronic trauma impacts the brain, body, and attachment system, shaping survivor presentation. Unlike most courses, this certification also explains how to work with both victims and perpetrators. With a strong emphasis on victim safety, clinicians will develop a safety-first lens and recognize when common interventions may cause harm, as well as learn what interventions to apply when working with these clients.