First proposal of an integrative dynamic model of the traumatic loop of coercive control: Identification, breaking the traumatic loop, and restoring agency

This document presents a first conceptual proposal of an integrative dynamic model of the traumatic loop of coercive control. Drawing on existing theoretical frameworks and clinical observations, the model describes the interactions between coercive control strategies, traumatic dysregulation, and the progressive alteration of victims’ agency. It highlights the role of individual, relational, and systemic factors, as well as the importance of early identification, multidisciplinary intervention, and conditions for breaking the traumatic loop. This proposal is intended as a conceptual framework to support ongoing and future empirical research on coercive control and its psychological, somatic, and social consequences.