Coercive Control Abuser Trauma Issues: Advocate Response
Welcome to the Coercive Control Trauma Issues: Advocate Response Page
Getting Started
- Read This First:
Please read the entire page carefully. Important updates and links will be added here throughout the course.
Tip: Bookmark this page for easy access. - Weekly Checklist for Students:
- Check for new handouts and updates.
- If you miss a live class:
- Watch video replays and review chat logs.
- Submit summary via google classroom
Course Essentials
Live Class Schedule
All times are Eastern Time (ET). (Time and Date Converter)
- Class 1: June 2, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
- Class 2: June 9, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
- Class 3: June 16, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
- Class 4: June 23, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
- Q&A Session: June 27, 2026 | Noon
Zoom Meeting Details
- Register for the Live Classes Here: 2025 Advocacy Training Zoom Link
- After registering for the course via Zoom, you will receive an individual email with your unique Zoom link. This personal link is used to join the live class each week. To stay organized, you can add this link directly to your online calendar for easy access to each session.
- Enter your name in the chat to help with attendance tracking.
- Please rename yourself appropriately or notify Kendra if using a shared device at kendra.peace2U@gmail.co
Resources
Course Handouts
Access the essential materials here:
- SLIDES
Trauma Issues-2025 Slides (update 6-8)
Trauma Issues-2025 Handouts (update 6-8)- this version has space to take notes
- Timeline of Controlling Events
- Quick Reference Guide for Advocacy Classes 2025
Video Replays and Chat Logs
Missed a Live Class? Here’s What to Do:
If you are unable to attend a live class:
- Watch the Replay: Find the video replay link in the “Video Replays and Chat Logs” section.
- Submit a Summary: Write 5-7 bullet points summarizing the main ideas and your takeaways from the class.
- Use Google Classroom: Only join the Google Classroom if you miss a class to submit your summary. Follow the instructions in the “Google Classroom Instructions” section.
Video Replays and Chat Logs:
Google Classroom Instructions For submitting summaries:
- Use Google Classroom: Only join the Google Classroom if you miss a class to submit your summary. Follow the instructions in the “Google Classroom Instructions” section.
- Access Google Classroom: Click here
- Sign in: Use your Google account.
- Join the Class:
- Click the + icon (top-right).
- Enter Class Code: wsd4aez
- Click Join.
- Submit your Summary
Questions about Google Classroom? Contact: brooke@houseofpeacepubs.com
Additional questions to: faith.advocacy8@gmail.com
Quiz Link
The quiz will be posted after the fourth class. Upon completing your quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion for this course. (Quizzes are designed as reviews of the course material and are open notes, open slides, and open class handouts.)
Additional Readings and Resources
Explore these for a deeper understanding:
USEFUL CHARTS FOR DIAGNOSING TRAUMA:
Excerpt from Judith Herman’s A New Diagnosis:
C-PTSD Diagnosis Points Chart
* C-PTSD, or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is characterized by symptoms that arise from prolonged exposure to traumatic events, particularly those involving interpersonal relationships. This article outlines several key points for diagnosis.
From The Body Remembers Volume 2: Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment:
Autonomic Nervous System
* The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a crucial part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.
Adapted by Ruby Jo Walker:
Polyvagal Chart
* The Polyvagal Chart is a visual representation based on Polyvagal Theory, developed by Stephen Porges, which explains how the autonomic nervous system (ANS) influences emotional regulation, social connection, and fear responses.
Polyvagal Video from Mind Known:
Polyvagal Theory Made Simple
*Simple animated overview of the theory.
Polyvagal Video from Seth Porges:
The Polyvagal Theory: The New Science of Safety and Trauma
*Stephen Porges’ son explains about the autonomic nervous system and how it is divided between 3 states. References to evolution can also be understood as seeing God’s design in our brains & bodies. God created us to need safety & connection. If you notice yourself feeling overwhelmed or struggling emotionally as you’re watching, remember to take care of you. Pause. Breath. Do something different.
From Ruth Culver’s Thrive and Survive Spiral:
Trauma: IFS and the Nervous System
* Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic model developed by Richard Schwartz that posits that the mind is made up of “parts,” each with its own perspective, feelings, and roles. The nervous system plays a critical role in IFS by influencing how these parts respond to stress.
GENERAL TRAUMA RESOURCES:
Useful Links from Various Professional Resources:
Various Links on Trauma Issues
* Information to help you educate yourself on the issue of trauma.
Video from the Trauma Healing Institute:
What is Trauma? video
Watch this this one minute video for an explanation of trauma and its effects.
From the NARM Training Institute:
NARM Informational Website
* NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model), is a therapeutic approach that helps people heal from developmental trauma.
Video From The Trauma Foundation:
Trauma and the Nervous System
* This brief video gives a basic introduction and overview of how trauma and chronic stress affects our ANS (autonomic nervous system) and how those effects impact our health and well-being.
From Healing Trauma with Irene Lyon:
Your Survival Style Worksheet
* Worksheet to assess your Survivor Style (ie: Fight, Flight or Freeze).
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Presentation by Valerie Rance:
Biblical Personalities and Trauma: Towards a Theology of Wellbeing
* Explains how trauma can come in many forms. It can seem to originate from the hand of God or from humanity’s evilness. Trauma can affect a person emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. This presentation gives biblical guidance on a path to healing.
Article by Platt, Barton and Freyd:
Betrayal Trauma Resulting from Domestic Violence
* Explains how Betrayal Trauma (a psychological and emotional response to a significant violation of trust by someone close to the individual) affects victims of domestic violence.
CHILDHOOD/ADOLESCENT TRAUMA RESOURCES:
From Wingfield House of Peace Publications:
ACE Factors Intersect All Life Areas
* A diagram depicting ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and its effects.
Article from the Psychiatric Research Journal:
Callous Unemotional Trajectories
* A study investigating trajectories of Callous Unemotional (CU) traits in youth with Disruptive Behavior Disorder diagnosis followed-up from childhood to adolescence.
Articles from ResearchGate (University of Northampton):
Children and Domestic Violence: Emotional Competencies Embedded in Relational Contexts
* Explains how children’s psychological and social difficulties are often attributed to difficulties in emotional development, with studies highlighting that children who experience DV (Domestic Violence) are often emotionally dysregulated and incompetent.
Enduring Effects of Abuse and Related Adverse Experiences in Childhood
* Explanation of the enduring effects of abuse and related adverse experiences in childhood.
Article by Hoeve, McReynolds, and Wasserman:
Comorbid Internalizing and Disruptive Behavior Disorder in Adolescents
* This study examines the differences between comorbid (the co-occurance of two or more different psychiatric disorders), internalizing and DBD (disruptive behavior disorder), and those with either internalizing disorder or DBD.
From the Journal of Affective Disorders:
Emotional Dysregulation: Risk for Adolescents
* Describes how children with severe dysregulation (an emotional response that is poorly regulated and does not fall within the traditionally accepted range of emotional reaction) of emotions and behavior, including mood instability, severe irritability, aggression, temper outburst, and hyper-arousal have become a diagnostic challenge in the last two decades.
Article from American Psychological Association:
Therapeutic Process of a Child Diagnosed With Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
* Explains how and why there is a need to make psychotherapy more effective for children with disruptive symptoms. Many studies on child psychodynamic psychotherapy have indicated its effectiveness, but do not explain how this treatment works. It is not only necessary to understand how it works, but also for which therapist would be most helpful.
Article from Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (Used in Advocacy Course Q&A 7-8-2023).
Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Experience of Traumatic Events:
* Review of the current literature to inform modifications to a treatment model for children with Autism.
USEFUL TOOLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT:
Steps for Grounding:
How To Prevent an Anxiety Attack
* Grounding is a technique that can keep you in the present and helps reorient you to the here-and-now and to reality. It can also serve as a distraction from the difficulties you are dealing with.
From The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health:
Fingerhold Practice for Managing Emotions and Stress
* A simple technique that combines breathing and holding each finger. Practicing fingerholds can help to manage emotions and stress.
From thetappingsolution.com:
EFT Tapping Points
* Tapping is a powerful stress relief technique based on the combined principles of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology.
From the Ohio Domestic Violence Network:
Just Breathe
* This is a printable journal for you to track your progress, practice ways to calm yourself, and remind yourself to take care of the basics as you move forward and heal.
RESOURCES ON EFFECTS OF STRANGULATION AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES (TBI):
From the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention:
Strangulation in Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet
* Assessment of the intentional constriction of the blood supply to the brain by applying pressure to the neck and the injuries thereof.
From the Ohio Domestic Violence Network:
CHAT Injury Guide for Advocates
* Assessment for head injuries due to domestic violence using CHAT (Choke-Hurt-After-Trouble).
Has Your Head Been Hurt?
*Printable card for assessing head injury severity.
Invisible Injuries Overview
* Guide for assessing effects of head injuries.
Video From Ohio State University:
Brain Injury Common in Domestic Violence
* Professionals speak about effects of head injuries in domestic violence.