course Human Interaction
course Human Interaction

Understanding Power and Control in Human Interaction: From Everyday Dynamics to Psychological Violence - Applications closed

This course delves into the broad spectrum of power and control in human interaction, exploring everyday dynamics of influence and authority in both informal and formal contexts. It also dedicates focused attention to extreme forms of power, such as coercive control and psychological abuse. Participants will gain essential insights and tools to recognize, analyze, and respond effectively to these dynamics, making it a crucial foundation for professionals across disciplines.

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    General

    Power and control are fundamental aspects of human interaction, shaping relationships, organizations, and societies. This course provides a deep dive into the mechanisms of influence, authority, and control, with an emphasis on the everyday dynamics that govern our interactions.

    Building on this foundation, the course also addresses more extreme and often misunderstood manifestations, such as coercive control and psychological abuse. By bridging these everyday and extreme dynamics, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of how power operates across contexts and learn practical strategies to address it professionally and ethically.

    Whether you're pursuing a career in psychology, social science, education, management, or any other field that engages with human behavior, this course offers the expertise needed to navigate and address power dynamics in real-world scenarios.

    Expand your understanding of power and control—join us to explore their full spectrum and enhance your professional impact.

    Learning objectives

    By the end of the course, you will:

    1. understand the psychology of power and control in everyday interactions.
    2. understand how authority, influence, and manipulation operate in various settings.
    3. have a deeper understanding of extreme power dynamics, such as coercive control and psychological abuse.
    4. have evidence-based strategies to identify, respond to, and manage power and control effectively in professional contexts.

     

    Starting date

    30 June 2025, 8:30 am
    City
    Nijmegen
    Costs
    €888
    Discount
    15% when applying before 1 April 2025
    VAT-free
    Yes
    Main Language
    English
    Deadline registration
    15 May 2025, 11:59 pm
    Maximum number of participants
    14

    Factsheet

    Type of education
    Summerschool
    Entry requirements
    Interest in psychology and some knowledge of conversational skills/dynamics.
    Study load (ECTS)
    2
    Accreditation
    :
    Result
    Certificate, Edubadge
    Organisation
    Clinical Psychology

    Contact information

    Radboud Summer School
    Postbus 9102
    6500 HC NIJMEGEN

    radboudsummerschool [at] ru.nl (radboudsummerschool[at]ru[dot]nl)

    Week 1:
     

    Start date: Monday the 30th of June 
     

    End date: Friday the 4th of July

    Summer School 2025 Timetable
    Iris Peperkamp looking at camera

    MSc Iris Peperkamp is a mental health care psychologist and lecturer at Radboud University. She specializes in developing, coordinating, and delivering education and communication training, diagnostics, and self-reflection. Additionally, she is an expert in providing training and workshops on psychological abuse, with a particular focus on coercive control.

    Jessica Terwiel

    Jessica Terwiel is a GZ psychologist with expertise in both psychology and psychiatry. She has extensive experience in fields such as disability care, forensic investigations, child protection, TBS resocialization (rehabilitation of offenders under mandatory mental health care), and specialized mental health care (GGZ). Her specializations include treating sleep disorders related to stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as behavior therapy aimed at reducing conflict-avoidant or aggressive behavior. Additionally, she is experienced in supporting parents in complex divorce situations and cases involving coercive control. She has significant expertise in assisting victims of abuse, stalking, or exploitation and in guiding parents involved in child protection cases.

    Costs

    Early bird | €754,80

    The deadline for our early bird application is 31 March 2025.

    Regular | €888

    The deadline for our regular application is the 15 May 2025.

    Includes

    Your course, coffee and tea during breaks, warm lunch every day, welcome dinner on Monday, Official Opening, Official Closing.

    Excludes

    Transport, accommodation, social events and other costs. 

    Discounts and scholarships

    There are discounts and scholarships available for our partners. Click below to find out if you are eligible. 

    Discounts and scholarships

    Admission

    Level of participant

    Advanced Bachelor, Master, Postdoc, PHD.

    Admission requirements

    Interest in psychology and some knowledge of conversational skills/dynamics

    Admission documents

    None.