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Walking through Control

Experiencing Coercive Control
The story begins in a peaceful residential suburb of a fictional town. Characters have hopes, routines, and a sense of independence. Gradually, participants will realise that their freedom is being eroded, as the abuser begins to exert control. Through choices made in dialogue and action, participants will:

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  • Confront restrictions on their autonomy.

  • Experience the emotional impact of power and control dynamics.

  • Reflect on the difficulty of recognising abuse until it becomes overwhelming.
     

The workshop ends with space to explore both positive and negative outcomes—linking back to real-world learning and awareness

Why Choose This Story

It creates understanding without confrontation, stays with participants long after the session ends.

Mountainous Landscape View

The Challenge It Mirrors

  • Lack of understanding

  • Difficult conversations

  • “Us vs them” thinking

  • Coersive Control

 Feedback 

“Goes beyond statistics — absolutely spellbinding.”​

​Best For

  • Coersive Control Programs

  • Safe Exploration of a Difficult Topic

  • Heightened Awareness 

  • Engagement Beyond Traditional Training

​What did the participant found valuable:

  • Understanding the escalation of coercive control

  • The power of empathy created through the story

  • Experiencing the situation from the character’s perspective

  • Using imagination to think and feel what it might be like

  • The realism of the scenario

  • Walking through the stages of control step by step

  • Role-play and embodied decision-making

  • Gaining a deeper understanding of coercive control

  • Creating a character and a strong presentation

​What did participants find particularly good:

  • Using a fictional character to safely experience difficult realities

  • Being guided gently through the prelude and story

  • Feeling placed “in the person’s shoes.”

  • Caring, empathetic, and friendly delivery

  • Strong storytelling and pacing

  • Relaxation and grounding techniques

  • A safe, engaging, and immersive atmosphere

Additional Comments:

  • “Goes beyond statistics — absolutely spellbinding.”

  • “Essential for all frontline staff.”

  • “Very powerful — thank you.”

  • “I would love to see this rolled out to older school pupils.”

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