In Person - SRC Network Event - Responding to Coercive Control 

Presenter's Bio:

Patricia currently works for  Townview Therapy.  She is also Supporting the development work with YANA, North Cork Domestic Violence Project.  She has a Masters in Psychotherapy of Relationship Mentoring, Thesis: Responding to Fear and Threat: a Co-creative exploration of responding to women’s experience of coercive control.

Event Outline: 

Part 1: Introduction & Context (20 mins) 

• Welcome and overview 
• Why coercive control matters in psychotherapy 
• Historical and legal context in Ireland 
  

Part 2: Literature Insights (25 mins) 

• Definitions and tactics of coercive control
•  Historical roots and cultural normalization 
• Femicide, mental health, and motherhood impacts 
  

Part 3: Research Findings (30 mins)

• Methodology and participant profile
• Thematic analysis: 5 core themes
• Quotes and narratives from participants  

Part 4: Putting findings into practice (25 mins) 

• Exploration of resources and referring 
• Relational safety and the role of Self • Case examples and therapeutic implications 
• Case examples and therapeutic implications 
  

Part 5: Interactive Discussion (15 mins) 

• Individual and/or Group reflections 
• Sharing insights and challenges 
  

Part 6: Recommendations & Closing (5 mins) 

• Training and policy suggestions 
• Final thoughts and Q&A

While the talk will start with a presentation of information as the talk progresses the method
will shift towards a more experiential approach.

CPD Certs will be emailed to participants after attendance