Coercive Control, Trauma-Informed Awareness Workshop

Are we mistaking coercive control for mental illness?

Join us for an eye-opening mini workshop as part of #TheHiddenHarmProject — a campaign dedicated to exposing how coercive control is too often misdiagnosed as psychiatric conditions.

This presentation will shine a light on the urgent need for GPs, Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) teams, and crisis services to screen for coercive control before diagnosing, labelling, sectioning, or medicating individuals.

When professionals miss the signs of abuse, they unintentionally:

• Return victims to dangerous environments
• Suppress awareness of the real cause of their trauma
• Contribute to victim-blaming by framing survival responses as "mental illness"

What to Expect:

• Clear explanation of coercive control and its hidden impact on mental health
• Real survivor stories and insights
• Practical guidance on trauma-informed approaches
• An awareness stall featuring powerful anonymous survivor testimonies

This is a mini workshop designed to spark vital conversations and drive meaningful change in how healthcare systems respond to domestic abuse.

Campaigning for System Change
We believe no one should be labelled and medicated while the abuse remains hidden. Together, we are pushing for proper assessment, safe signposting to domestic abuse and holistic services, and real protection for victims.

Want a deeper dive?
Book a full VIP Workshop for more comprehensive training, tools, and support. Details available on our website.

Donations

There will be a donation pot available at the enterance of the room. All dontations are used towards the cost of running awareness workshops and events to help raise awareness and advocacy for culnerable people.