"Toxic Relationships. The What, Why, How and Who"

"Toxic Relationships. The What, Why, How and Who" with Cher Morresey

Summary:

Ever wondered if you are in a toxic relationship? Would you know if you are being subtly manipulated?. Ever thought something just doesn’t feel right, but you can’t put your finger on it? Do you lose yourself within relationships and have to work hard to find yourself again at their end?

Struggling to keep from being drawn into conflict with a toxic parent, family member, colleague or employer? Would you like to know what makes a person toxic and what key tactics they employ to disrupt, destabilise and keep you coming back for more? Cher illustrates the psychology of toxic relationships from the perpetrator and victim’s perspectives. The misconception around what a narcissist is, exactly how dangerous coercive control can become and why leaving isn’t as simple as many believe. Find out where to get help, ways to combat it and how to heal. Learning to spot the red flags behind the facade, how to regain your power, evidence gathering and what the laws are, around prevention and accountability. The talk concludes with top tips to ensure healthy relationships in the future.

Bio:

Cher Morresey is a BACP registered counsellor who has worked as a volunteer counsellor for a Women’s refuge and specialises in intimate partner abuse. Cher has worked with perpetrators and the victims in her private practice, tackling various issues such as coercive control, anger management, stalking, harassment, betrayal, boundary setting and support during family court proceedings.

Venue:

Pizza East, Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High Street
E1 6JJ

Event Running Time:
Doors from 12pm
Introduction: 12:45pm
Lecture: 12:50pm
Q&A: 13:10pm

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