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What is Coercive Control?

Coercive control is an insidious form of domestic family violence (DVF) because, unlike, physical violence that often leaves physical evidence, coercive control is harder to recognise.

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Krista Vanderzalm Krista Vanderzalm

What is narcissism?

Narcissism is a term which some people say is overused.  I disagree. The more people are aware of psychological, emotional, financial, and post separation abuse, the less it will happen.

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Krista Vanderzalm Krista Vanderzalm

What is gaslighting?

Gaslighting is a form of emotional and psychological abuse which can cause the victim to question their own judgement, perceptions and sanity.  It is an insidious form of abuse which wears the victim down over time.

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Krista Vanderzalm Krista Vanderzalm

Parental Alienation

A mother’s confusion and anguish depicted when her child’s father turns her child against her. It happens more often than most people would imagine.

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