Videos

The term 'emotional abuse' describes a pattern of interference, subjugation and rejection that over time erodes your sense of self and self-worth.

In this short video Dr Torna Pitman explains how psychological abuse can be used to undermine and dominate the victim, forcing them to doubt their own reality.

Abusers often use continuous verbal criticism and analysis of their victim as a control tactic.

Coercion in relationships can be constant and strategic – it can feel like a cage. "The coercive controller disempowers you and at the same time they blame you."

Dr Torna Pitman examines conversational control in action and how it serves to erode your freedoms and rights.

In this Three Minute Thoughtcast Dr Torna Pitman tackles the key tactic of conversational control.

In the final episode of our ten-part series on coercive control, Dr Torna Pitman explores the potential for healing and transformation in the lives of victim-survivors once a…

In the ninth episode of our ten-part series on coercive control, Dr Torna Pitman explores the destructive legacy that follows coercively controlling relationships. Rather than bringing healing and…

In the eighth episode of our series on coercive control, Dr Torna Pitman investigates the devastating impacts of chronic psychological abuse in the lives of children. Exposure to…

In the seventh episode of our series on coercive control, Dr Torna Pitman unpacks the characteristic stages of a coercively controlling relationship. These stages will be enacted according…

In the sixth episode of our series on coercive control, Dr Torna Pitman examines the wide-ranging effects of psychologically abusive and controlling relationships. These effects may be cognitive…

In the fifth episode of our Thursday Thoughtcasts series on coercive control, Dr Torna Pitman delves into the attitudinal and behavioural styles that characterise abusive and controlling relationships…