The Trauma and PTSD Effects of Coercive Control
Prolonged exposure to coercive control creates a traumatising environment that can lead to symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The constant manipulation, threats, and emotional abuse involved in coercive control disrupt a survivor’s sense of safety and trust. As a result, survivors may experience flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance. Even without physical violence, the psychological toll of coercive control can deeply scar the survivor’s mental health. Recognising that coercive control causes trauma is essential for understanding and supporting the recovery journey.
Family Violence Mindset Solutions provides a Coercive Control Course that explores the trauma-related symptoms associated with coercive control, offering tools and strategies to manage and heal from these effects.
Trauma Symptoms Resulting from Coercive Control
- Flashbacks and Intrusive Thoughts – Survivors may experience recurring memories or flashbacks of the abusive events, triggered by seemingly ordinary situations.
- Emotional Numbness and Detachment – To cope with the pain, survivors might disconnect emotionally, leading to difficulty processing feelings and engaging with others.
- Hypervigilance and Anxiety – The constant fear created by coercive control causes survivors to feel perpetually “on guard,” always anticipating potential threats.
- Avoidance of Triggers – Many survivors begin avoiding people, places, or topics that remind them of the abuse, which can limit their daily life and social interactions.
- Low Self-Worth and Feelings of Helplessness – Long-term control reduces self-confidence, leading survivors to feel trapped, helpless, and incapable of escaping the abuse.
Our Family Violence Mindset Solutions course provides survivors with practical tools for managing trauma symptoms and finding a pathway to recovery. Learn more about the ways we help survivors cope with and heal from trauma.
Finding Support for Trauma Recovery
Healing from trauma takes time, but recovery is possible. At Family Violence Mindset Solutions, we offer resources designed to help survivors regain emotional stability and resilience. Contact us for guidance on overcoming trauma and reclaiming peace of mind.