Discover gentle, evidence-based approaches to discussing coercive control that honor survivors' experiences and build trust. You'll know exactly what to say and how to listen.
Get ready-to-use strategies that center women's strength and resilience. Learn how to validate their experiences while keeping responsibility with the person using control.
Move beyond surface-level responses. This resource equips you to recognise coercive control patterns and respond in ways that empower survivors and keep them safe.
Why this resource matters
Coercive control is complex, often invisible, and deeply damaging. Many practitioners struggle to recognise it, let alone know how to talk about it with survivors. That's where this companion resource comes in. It's designed specifically for those working with women experiencing coercive control—whether you're a counselor, social worker, advocate, or support professional. This guide walks you through creating conversations that are validating, safety-focused, and trauma-informed. You'll learn to listen for the patterns of control, understand the impact on survivors, and respond in ways that strengthen women's confidence in their own intuition and resilience. Every page is grounded in real-world practice and survivor wisdom.
About Pandora Projects
Pandora Projects is committed to meaningfully supporting practitioners through training, resources and reflective learning that strengthen confidence, skill and practice integrity. Led by founder and social worker Tori Cooke, our team recognises the complexity of family and domestic violence practice and the importance of creating learning spaces that are grounded, practical, respectful and connected to the realities of frontline work. We aim to support practitioners to deepen their understanding, build useful microskills, reflect on their own practice, and respond in ways that centre safety, dignity, accountability and meaningful change.
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