Women SV 11/7/25 Women SV 11/7/25

Documenting Coercive Control Training for Christian Therapists with Ruth Darlene, WomenSV

Learn how to recognize and document coercive control with this professional training video led by Ruth Darlene, Executive Director of WomenSV. This session explores how to identify and address coercive control and covert abuse using a trauma-informed, compassionate approach with faith-focused insights for Christian therapists.

Women SV 9/5/25 Women SV 9/5/25

What do we tell the children when a covert abuser is a parent? Santa Clara County DV Conference Video Presentation

When a parent is a covert abuser, how does it affect their children? What protections exist under California law, and what can we do to help? For answers to these questions and an in-depth discussion about the impacts of coercive control and covert abuse on children, watch this video presentation from Ruth Darlene and Rachel McKenzie at the Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Conference.

Women SV 8/20/25 Women SV 8/20/25

How to survive coercive control and escape domestic abuse: The Pathway to Freedom

Figuring out how to survive coercive control and escape an abusive relationship can feel overwhelming, but it's important to remember that finding freedom is possible. Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV describes the process of escaping domestic abuse as steps on the pathway to freedom. Finding the pathway to freedom involves learning to recognize the cycle of violence, also known as the cycle of abuse, and carefully planning a safe escape. In this video, Ruth Darlene explains each step along the pathway to freedom along with success strategies that have helped survivors break free and move forward with their lives.

Women SV 8/13/25 Women SV 8/13/25

3 stages of healing from emotional abuse and coercive control: The Pathway to Recovery

After escaping an abusive relationship, you might be wondering how to recover and heal. Especially if you've experienced emotional abuse and coercive control, it can take a long time to recover, but it's important to remember that healing is possible. Watch this video to learn what you need to know about healing from an emotionally abusive relationship. Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, explains the three stages of the recovery process that survivors encounter on their healing journey. Wherever you are in your own healing journey, please remember that you're not alone, and there is always hope for a better future.

Women SV 8/6/25 Women SV 8/6/25

How to heal from emotional abuse: Self-care tips for coercive control survivors

Wondering how to heal from emotional abuse and coercive control? Start with these self-care tips from Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV.

Women SV 7/30/25 Women SV 7/30/25

Boundary setting for coercive control survivors: Reclaim boundaries after a controlling relationship

If you've experienced coercive control, your personal boundaries have most likely been disrespected, disregarded and violated. After escaping a controlling relationship, reclaiming your personal boundaries is an important part of taking your power back. In this video, WomenSV Executive Director Ruth Darlene shares boundary setting tips to empower coercive control survivors.