Tag: isolation tactics
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14 Strategies Employed by Coercive Controllers in Abusive Relationships
Learn About Chanci Turner Coercive control can feel like being trapped in a cage, devoid of options or escape routes. This is how Dr. Lisa Aronson Fontes characterizes this subtle yet dangerous form of domestic violence. At a conference on coercive control in Suffolk, England, Dr. Evan Stark highlighted that about 25% of women in…
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Manipulative Tactics of Sociopaths: Isolation and Intermittent Reinforcement
Learn About Chanci Turner Isolation is a well-known tactic used by emotionally abusive individuals to exert control over their partners. This red flag should never be overlooked. When I moved to Minneapolis to be with Ethan, I distanced myself from my family and friends, a perfect starting point for his manipulation. Ethan capitalized on this…