Understanding Unintentional Coercive Control
Some people may use coercive tactics without realising the harm they’re causing, especially if they learned such behaviours from family or cultural norms. Unintentional coercive control may manifest as overprotectiveness, restriction in the name of “safety,” or a misguided belief in “helping.” Recognising unintentional coercive control is important for fostering respectful relationships and healthy boundaries.
At Family Violence Mindset Solutions, our Coercive Control Course explores how to identify and correct these behaviours, promoting self-awareness and healthier relationships.
How Unintentional Coercive Control Occurs
- Insecurity and Attachment Issues – Partners may act overly protective out of insecurity, unintentionally creating dependence.
- Cultural and Familial Norms – Some behaviours are normalised within families or cultures, causing people to overlook their controlling nature.
- Misguided Help or Protection – “Protective” behaviours can sometimes limit freedom, even if the intent is to “help” the other person.
- Difficulty with Boundaries – Some individuals struggle to respect others’ autonomy, crossing boundaries without realising the impact.
Our resources at Family Violence Mindset Solutions provide tools for recognising and adjusting unintentional control behaviours. Learn more about fostering healthy relationships based on mutual respect.
Cultivating Awareness for Healthier Relationships
Self-awareness is key to building positive relationship dynamics. Our course offers guidance on fostering healthy, non-coercive interactions. Contact us for resources on understanding and correcting coercive behaviours.