For professionals
Is what we call “high conflict” really a mutual conflict? I lead trainings, lectures and case discussions for mediators, family lawyers, social workers, child protection specialists and institutional teams.
When viewed in isolation, a single text message, financial restriction or “concern” about the children can look completely ordinary — or even caring. In this training, we examine how chronology, context and power dynamics reveal when seemingly small incidents form a system that strips a person of autonomy.
Institutions and specialists often label a separation as “high conflict”, assuming both partners are equally escalating the dispute. We look at what happens before and after angry exchanges, what each person risks by saying “no”, and how mislabelling unilateral control as mutual conflict harms both mothers and children.
Coercive control is rarely a single dramatic event; it is a pattern of micro-regulation, intimidation, guilt and shifting rules. We work through practical frameworks that help professionals assess the cumulative impact on a woman’s decision-making, parenting and communication.
Sessions are tailored for mediators, legal professionals, child welfare specialists and organisations working with families in crisis. To enquire about a training session, conference keynote or institutional collaboration, get in touch with details about your team and audience.
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