The Psychology of Coercive Control

Explore the impact of coercive control and supportive ways to respond through a compassionate, trauma-informed lens. With Q&A.

If you were a victim of coercive control, would you know it?

Coercive control is a pattern of behaviours designed to dominate, isolate, and entrap another person. It often operates subtly, gradually, and invisibly, making it difficult to recognise, name, and challenge. While it is now recognised in law, understanding the psychology behind coercive control is essential for anyone supporting families, working with young people, or responding to domestic abuse.

Join Judith Rees and Brenda Evans from The For Baby’s Sake Trust in exploring how coercive control works psychologically. Dive into the profound impact it has on emotional safety, identity, parenting, and early relationships. This talk will provide opportunities for reflection, learning, and practical use.

**Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!**

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Speakers Bios:

Judith Rees became Director of Operations at the For Baby’s Sake Trust in 2015 after 33 years in the NHS. Her roles included Midwife, Health Visitor, Safeguarding Children’s Nurse, and a 0-19 Public Health Team Leader. She also set up and led the Family Nurse Partnership Team in Hertfordshire and holds an MSc in Child Protection and Child Welfare, with a focus on the impact of domestic abuse on babies and children.

Presented by Seed Talks

This is an 18+ event