Advanced Insights into Domestic Abuse & Violence part 1
Psychological concepts that underpin domestic abuse and violence.
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Psychological concepts that underpin domestic abuse and violence.
Welcome to part 1 in a series of courses that build upon the foundation laid in Navigating Domestic Abuse & Violence, this advanced course offers a profound and comprehensive exploration into the historical, psychological, and relational dimensions of domestic abuse. Whether you are a survivor seeking clarity, a professional working in the field, or a compassionate ally, this course will deepen your understanding of the unseen forces that drive and sustain abusive dynamics.
We begin with a critical historical overview, examining how domestic abuse has been interpreted and often ignored throughout the centuries. You’ll explore how patriarchal structures, outdated legal frameworks, and cultural silence enabled abuse to remain hidden in plain sight — shaping the attitudes and systems we still encounter today.
Moving into psychological theory, we unpack core concepts including trauma bonding, attachment theory, learned helplessness, operant and classical conditioning. These insights lay the groundwork for understanding how abuse takes root psychologically, and how abusers manipulate these mechanisms to gain and maintain control.
This course also explores the sophisticated psychological strategies employed by abusers — including gaslighting, coercive control, love bombing, isolation, and the use of reward and punishment cycles. You’ll gain a clear view of how these tactics slowly dismantle a victim’s sense of identity and reality.
We then confront the often-asked question: Why do victims stay? By reframing this with compassion and clarity, we examine the profound psychological, emotional, and societal barriers that keep victims locked in abusive relationships.
Through evidence-based insight, lived experiences, and trauma-informed perspectives, this course empowers you to recognise the deeper dynamics at play in abusive relationships. You will finish this course not only informed, but transformed — equipped with the understanding necessary to support recovery, challenge injustice, and advocate for meaningful change.
This course leads onto Deborah's Advanced insights into Domestic Abuse & Violence part 2; Sociological concepts that underpin domestic abuse and violence.
