Controlling and Coercive Relationships

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Who is this for? This course is for anyone who feels they are currently in, or have previously experienced, controlling or emotionally overpowering relationships. It is particularly helpful if you would like to better manage the impact of such relationships on your health and wellbeing and learn more about managing their mental health and wellbeing, setting boundaries, asserting their needs and have a more equitable life in such challenging relationships. What will I learn? Controlling and emotionally abusive relationships are known to cause significant mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and feelings of isolation. By understanding these dynamics, you will be better equipped to protect your mental health and overall well-being. Research shows that recognising and addressing these patterns is essential for reducing the psychological toll of such relationships and promoting long-term mental health recovery. Part 1 - covers the language of control, triggers, trauma responses to control, narcissistic behaviours and the impact on our emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing of such relationships. Part 2 - covers Gaslighting and how to dela with such interactions, setting healthy boundaries and exploring the language of control and asserting our needs. Part 3 - cover safety, safety plans, rebuilding ourselves, managing urges to return to such relationships, resources and different apps to support our wellbeing. You will be better at recognising the signs of controlling relationships, including patterns of manipulation and emotional abuse. This workshop will also enable you to better communicate your needs assertively, create environments that are healthier for your emotional well-being, and build healthier, more empowering relationships. How can I use what I learn? You will be able to apply these insights to identify and respond to, manipulation and emotional abuse in your relationships. This involves setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, practicing assertive communication, and using other practical recovery tools shared during the workshop. These tools can not only help to reduce the stress caused by these relationships but also improves emotional resilience and self-esteem over time.