Is There a Power Imbalance? – Conflict Resolvers Overcoming Coercion

Is it a coercive dynamic?

Below are some questions you can ask to begin exploring whether you are experiencing a power imbalance:

Are you comfortable speaking freely?
Do you feel at a disadvantage for any reason?
Is there pressure impacting your decision?
Is there help you wish you had to feel better in the conflict?
Are there choices you feel are not options because the consequences would be too severe?
Do you feel hopeless or helpless in this conflict?

Screening Tools for Intimate Partner Violence

Conflict Resolvers Overcoming Coercion has also compiled screening tools for intimate partner violence. They are designed for use by professionals and not meant for broader circulation. Please contact us if you would like to access those tools.