Certified Coercive Control Recovery Therapist (CCCRT)
Domestic abuse/coercive control is often misidentified as general relationship distress or "high conflict." This leaves the true nature of the relationship unseen, and increases risk of serious harm to the victim.
This course equips licensed therapists/counselors, associate/provisionally licensed therapists/counselors, and interns (with supervisor permission) with the clarity and discernment needed to accurately identify coercive control patterns and not just determine the relationship as "mutually toxic."
Participants will learn to distinguish coercive control from non-destructive relationship conflict, recognize tactics such as DARVO, and identify all types of coercion.
The course also explores how chronic trauma impacts the brain, body, and attachment system, shaping survivor presentation.
Unlike most courses, this certification also explains how to work with both victims and perpetrators.
With a strong emphasis on victim safety, clinicians will develop a safety-first lens and recognize when common interventions may cause harm, as well as learn what interventions to apply when working with these clients.
What We'll Cover
Module 1
- Introduction & Overview of Domestic Abuse/Coercive Control Dynamics
- Terminology & Definitions
- Case Examples
- Experiential Breakouts
- Triage Model of Care
- Introduction to Trauma as it Relates to Coercive Control
- Victim Impacts
- Victim Presentation / Recognition
- Post-separation/Post-divorce Abuse/Coercive Control
- Secondary Trauma
- Spiritual Considerations for Victims/Survivors
- Therapeutic Pacing
- Advocacy Mindset
- Male Victims
- Couples Counseling
- Coercive Control & Family Systems
- Clinical How-tos, Including Specific Interventions for Victims/Survivors
- Therapist Countertransferrence
Module 2
- Refresh from Module 1
- Q&A
- Victim/Survivor Safety When Working with Perpetrators
- Perpetrator Core Identity
- The Role of Deception in Perpetrators
- Experiential Breakout Groups
- Perpetrator Intake Considerations
- Team-based Approach
- Risk Assessment Process
- Spiritual Considerations for Perpetrators
- Perpetrator Case Conceptualization
- Neurodivergence-informed approach
- Addressing Personality Disorders
- Working with Perpetrators in Groups
- Clinical How-tos, Including Specific Interventions for Perpetrators
- What does repentance/change look like?
- Assessing Readiness for Marriage/Relationship Counseling
- Coercive Control/Compulsive Sexual Behavior Overlap
- Traumatic Brain Injury & Perpetrator Risk
- Putting it all together
- Addressing Therapist Bias
- Next Steps
Sample Curriculum
Continuing Education
Please check your state's requirements for continuing education providers.
Continuing education is approved in the following states:
- Texas (all license types)
- Iowa (all license types)
- North Carolina - LMFT
Note: We are working to get NBCC approval; however, that may not be in place at the time of the first training.