Overcoming conflicting loyalties : intimate partner violence, community resources and faith / Irene Sevcik, Michael Rothery, Nancy Nason-Clark, and Robert Pynn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sevcik, Irene, author.

Rothery, M. A., 1945- author.

Nason-Clark, Nancy, 1956- author.

Pynn, Robert, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family violence--Religious aspects.

Abused women--Services for.

Victims of family violence--Services for.

Faith-based human services.

Church work with dysfunctional families.

Religion and culture.

Victims of family violence.

Abused women.

Physical Description:

x, 248 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Edmonton, Alberta : The University of Alberta Press, 2015.

Summary:

"To date, little has been published about the place of spirituality in working with survivors of intimate partner violence. Overcoming Conflicting Loyalties examines the intersection of faith and culture in the lives of religious and ethno-cultural women in the context of the work of FaithLink, a unique community initiative that encourages religious leaders and secular service providers to work together. The authors present the benefits of such co-operation by reporting the findings of three qualitative research studies. Individuals in secular and sacral services who work with victims of domestic violence, as well as academics in the fields of social work, psychology, and religious studies, will benefit from the insights, depth of experience, and range of voices represented in this valuable book."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Secular-Religious Conversations about Violence 3

Reflections 25

2 Intimate Partner Violence Definitions and Context 27

Collaboration 57

3 FaithLink: Building Connections between the Sacral and the Secular 59

The Good Wife 83

4 Finding Their Voices Religious/Ethno-Cultural Women Speak about Intimate Partner Violence 85

Mutations of the Heart 113

5 Incorporating Spirituality into Practice How Service Providers Address the Spiritual Needs of Clients 115

Meditation 143

6 Contemplative Meditation Its Efficacy with Service Providers Working with a Victimized Clientele 147

Faith and Belief 179

7 Reflections on the Book A Panel Discussion, Part 1 181

The Road 199

8 Reflections on the Book A Panel Discussion, Part II 201

The Hours 213

9 Conclusion 215.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Sevcik, Irene, author. Overcoming conflicting loyalties.

ISBN:

9781772120509

1772120502

OCLC:

891609587