Relationship stress is one of the biggest factors affecting mental health. Dr. Pitman will discuss the different levels of Conversational Control in relationships, what it is, how it works, and what happens when the level of Conversational Control is high enough to make a relationship unworkable, abusive, and coercive. Given that we all know someone having relationship difficulties or are experiencing that ourselves, the talk and the book will provide a framework of understanding and ways of dealing with it that offer clarity and confidence. The most debilitating thing in a relationship is confusion about the dynamics at play. When we are confused, making decisions or taking action can be difficult or even impossible.
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About the author:
Dr. Torna Pitman, B.Ed., BSW (Hons), PhD, is a leading social work practitioner and counsellor specialising in the dynamics of unfair, abusive, and controlling relationships. With extensive teaching, research, and counselling expertise, Dr. Pitman has focused her career on developing insight, resources, and help for the concepts of Conversational Control and the interconnections between this and Coercive Control. Her book, “Tangled Web of Words,” provides professionals and people with vital insights into recognising and understanding these complex interactions.
As a researcher, practitioner, and founder of TalkingWise, Dr. Pitman has developed essential resources aimed at professionals and those directly affected by Coercive and Conversational Control. She has authored a practitioner manual and produced a YouTube video series that clarifies the concepts and interconnections between Coercive Control and Conversational Control. Additionally, she has provided counselling and presented workshops nationally and internationally.
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Mental Health Month 2024 -IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH