Coercive Control Professionals Certification

Are you seeking enhanced knowledge & a certification

supporting victims-survivors of coercive control? Do you acknowledge that all too often the systems are failing to do this and most importantly failing to prioritize the physical and psychological safety of children?

Then this 2-day LIVE synchronized interactive Coercive Control Training is a MUST!

We are building a SEA of ALLIES who are dedicated to protecting children and keeping them safe in the care of their protective parents.

Certification upon completion & Clinicians EARN 12 ASWB CE's!

Coercive Control Professionals Training

This vulnerable population needs clinicians, attorneys, coaches, and advocates - anyone who is an ALLY - trained to understand the traumatic experiences of victims-survivors of coercive control, the pathology of abusers, and institutional betrayal, and so much more! Learning Outcomes below!

Join me WED Feb 18th & FRI Feb 20th

from 10am to 5:00 pm EDT via Zoom

Coercive Control Certified Clinicians and Attorneys

make the best Guardian Ad Litems, Custody Evaluators, & Expert Witnesses!

*After completion, be placed on Dr. C's website as a

Coercive Control Certified Clinician

**After completion, clinicians and attorneys may consider taking Expert Witness Training with Lisa Fontes, Ph.D.

DEVELOP A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF COERCIVE CONTROL AND THE TACTICS USED BY COERCIVE CONTROLLERS [ABUSERS] TO HARM ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS.

FORMULATE AN AWARENESS OF THE TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES OF CHILDREN, VICTIMS OF COERCIVE CONTROL.

EXAMINE THE IMPLICATIONS OF SYSTEMIC COERCIVE CONTROL AND THE HARMS INFLICTED ON VICTIMS-SURVIVORS.

EXPLORE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PERSONALITY TRAITS OF COERCIVE CONTROLLERS AND THEIR VICTIMS.

DEMONSTRATE AND INTERPRET AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES OF ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS-SURVIVORS.

CREATE A GREATER AWARENESS OF THE STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING VICTIMS-SURVIVORS & PROTECTIVE PARENTS.

DEVELOP AWARENESS OF BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING CHILDREN LIVING IN FEAR OF THE COERCIVE CONTROLLER/ NARCISSISTIC ABUSER & TOOLS TO SUPPORT PROTECTIVE PARENTS NAVIGATING THIS FEAR.

ENGAGE IN UNDERSTANDING AND ADOPTING SELF-CARE STRATEGIES AS YOU NAVIGATE SUPPORTING THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION.

CREATE AN AWARENESS OF EVIDENCE BASED ASSESSMENTS & GUIDES FOR VICTIMS OF COERCIVE CONTROL.

DESCRIBE THE PROCESS AND TECHNIQUES NECESSARY TO BE A COERCIVE CONTROL EXPERT WITNESS AND REPORT WRITER

The Clinician Certification Training ASWB Statement

Coercive Control Professionals Training, Course #6567, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Coercive Control Consulting, LLC as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 01/20/2026 - 01/20/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 12 total credits including 10 clinical and 2 ethics continuing education credits.

Testimonials

Dr. Cocchiola is a wonderful educator -

her passion evident & her knowledge of the nuances of this abuse and the harms inflicted on our children -

& the harms inflicted by the system -

is powerful and will guide my clients

towards their own healing.

S from FL

Dr. C uses a strength-based perspective

& believes that our clients have so much influence

to support their children.

It's evident her goal is to create a sea of

coercive control trauma-informed allies for all the

protective parents & children suffering this horrible abuse.

M from UK

A few words from Dr. Cocchiola

The Coercive Control Professionals Training is a comprehensive LIVE educational training to support allies in becoming coercive control trauma-informed interventionists.

Clinicians earn 12 ASWB approved CE's: WED & FRI 10 am to 5 pm EDT. This training is vital to becoming an informed Guardian Ad Litem or custody evaluator in your state. This training is an important prerequisite to becoming an Expert Witness via training with Lisa Fontes, PhD.

Protective parents need informed clinicians, attorneys, and divorce coaches, and advocates who can support them as they navigate escaping a coercively controlling [abusive] relationship and parenting a child who may be going between the home of the coercive controller and their own home.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and coercive control expert and a trauma-trained clinician. For my Doctorate in Clinical Social Welfare, I researched the experiences of adult and child victims of coercive control. I am a full-time college professor teaching social work and specifically educating on the topic of domestic abuse and sexual assault for over 20 years and have been a social justice advocate in the prevention of child abuse since the age of 19. Most importantly, I am a survivor and a protective parent.

Education is my #1 priority. Education will prevent future generations from suffering the same trauma. I have created programming around topics related to trauma and abuse for over 25 years. I believe ALLIES - such as yourself - have so much to offer to our clients and that having the specific knowledge related to coercive control will enhance our ability to support our clients suffering the greatest injustices to families.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via email to admin@drcocchiola.com.

In Hope & Solidarity,

Dr. C.

Founder, Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, Coercive Control Consulting

A little about Dr. Cocchiola

Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, is a recognized expert on coercive control and its impact on adult and child victims. As a college professor of social work, she earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from New York University, where she was mentored by Dr. Evan Stark, a leading authority on coercive control.

Dr. Cocchiola presents internationally on the dynamics of coercive control, educating professionals, advocates, and protective parents about children's lived experiences and the most effective intervention strategies for victims of abuse. A social justice advocate since age 19, she developed The Protective Parenting Program, an evidence-based, attachment-focused therapeutic model designed for parents whose children have been harmed by abusive partners.

As both a survivor and protective parent, Dr. Cocchiola brings personal insight to her professional work. She is the author of the children's book Every Moment of Every Day and co-author of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld. Her TEDx talk, "It is ALL Coercive Control," is available on YouTube.

Founder, Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, Coercive Control Consulting Institute

Coercive Control Professionals Training - with certification

LIVE Virtual 2-day training

WED Feb 18th 10 to 5 pm &

FRI Feb 20th 10 to 5 pm EDT

12 ASWB CE's

*reciprocity often honored for other state mental health boards

$895.00

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Coercive Control Professionals Training - with certification

SELF-STUDY

8+ hours of instructional videos with comprehensive accompanying workbooks.

CE's are not available with Self-Study.

$299.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Coercive Control Professionals Training appropriate for?

This Training is appropriate for any clinician, attorney, divorce coach, or advocate who is striving to become more knowledgeable about coercive control and how it is inflicted upon and impacts our clients.

What is the schedule for this two-day training?

DAY 1

10am to 10:30am - Guidelines, Housekeeping & Introductions
10:30am to 11:30am - MODULE 1: Develop or create a greater understanding of Coercive Control and the tactics used by Coercive Controllers [abusers] to harm adult and child victims.
11:30am to 11:45am - BREAK
11:45am to 1:00pm MODULE 2: Examine the implications of Systemic Coercive Control and the harms inflicted on to victims-survivors.
1pm to 130pm - Lunch Break
1:30pm to 3:00pm - MODULE 3: Demonstrate and interpret an understanding of the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims-survivors
3:00pm to 3:15 BREAK
3:15pm to 4:30pm - MODULE 4: Formulate an awareness of the traumatic experiences of children, victims of the coercive control
4:30pm to 5:00pm - CASE SITUATIONS & WRAP UP

DAY 2

10am to 10:30am - RECAP
10:30am to 11:30pm - MODULE 5: Explore the differences between the personality traits of coercive controllers & their victims.
11:30am to 11:45am - BREAK
1145am to 1:00pm - MODULE 5: Explore the differences bw the personality traits of coercive controllers & their victims.
1:00pm to 1:30pm - LUNCH
1:30pm to 2:30pm - MODULE 6: Explore a greater awareness of the strategies and best practices for supporting victims-survivors.
2:30pm to 3:30pm - MODULE 7: Develop awareness of best practices for supporting children living in fear of the Coercive Controller & the compound issue of Maliciously Fractured Attachment
3:30pm to 3:45 pm - BREAK
3:45pm to 4:00pm - MODULE 8: Engage in understanding and adopting self-care strategies as you navigate supporting this vulnerable population.
4:00pm to 4:15pm - MODULE 9: Develop an awareness of expert witness testifying and report writing with Lisa A. Fontes, Phd.
4:15pm to 4:30 pm - MODULE 10: Create an awareness of evidence based assessments and guides for victims of coercive control.
4:30pm to 5:00pm - CASE SITUATIONS & WRAP UP

How is this course delivered?

This course is delivered via ZOOM. Participants will receive notification one week prior to the course with the details and the Zoom link.

Does this course offer differentiated instruction?

This course offers interactivity, including group activities, visual/media instruction, guest lectures, and case studies for review.

How should I prepare for the Coercive Control Professionals Training?

This work will be challenging and may be triggering. Self-care and preparing for difficult conversations will be important. There are 2 workbooks, one for each day of our training. Ideally, trainees are able to get started on the content before we meet!

Will this Coercive Control Professionals Training be available indefinitely?

Yes, the training will be available to you indefinitely to watch repeatedly after purchase using your username and password.

What are the course completion requirements?

This training requires students are present for the entirety of the time on both days totaling 12 hours. Students must have their cameras on during the training and will be required to pass a course post test and an evaluation in order to receive CE's and a certificate.

Is there any peer supervision after this training?

Yes, we have monthly peer supervision with fellow Coercive Control Professionals Training. We also have a [private] FB group for collaboration.

When are certificates awarded?

At the completion of the program, participants will receive an email with a link for indefinite access to the Membership Site and to a form requesting to be added to their certificate. Certificates are typically handed out within seven to ten days of completing the program after participants have successfully completed the post test and the course evaluation.

What is the cancellation policy?

If the program is canceled for any reason, participants will receive a full refund minus processing fees.

How does a participant request accessibility accommodations?

Participants may request accommodations via admin@drcocchiola.com. Additional support is available and Dr. Cocchiola avails herself to participants before and after meeting times.

Is there any refund for this training?

If you are dissatisfied with the training, upon completion you will be awarded a 50% refund, minus processing fees. This request must be made in writing within seven business days of the completion of the program.

Address: Bethlehem, CT 06751 | Email: admin@drcocchiola.com