Supporting women after domestic violence : loss, trauma and recovery / Hilary Abrahams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abrahams, Hilary.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Abused women--Counseling of.

Abused women.

Abused women--Rehabilitation.

Abused women--Services for.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (156 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

'…compelling reading for anyone working with women and children living with and leaving domestic violence.'. - From the Foreword by Cathy Humphreys. Women who leave an abusive relationship often experience feelings of fear, bewilderment, anger and confusion. The trauma caused by domestic violence leaves a legacy that stays with the survivor, and it is not uncommon for women to experience feelings of loss and grief similar to those following bereavement, but made more complex by the effect that abuse has had on their emotional health and well-being. Supporting Women after Domestic Violen

Contents:

Front cover; Title Page; Contents; FOREWORD; INTRODUCTION; 1: Why Doesn't She Just Leave?; 2: Starting the Journey; 3: Exploring the Route; 4: Someone to Talk to, Someone to Listen; 5: Living Together; 6: Moving Out, Moving On; 7: The Best Things Were…; 8: Putting the Pieces (Back) Together; POSTSCRIP; APPENDIX 1: WOMEN'S AID FEDERATION OF ENGLAND; APPENDIX 2: THE RESEARCH PROJECT; APPENDIX 3: PRECIS OF TOPIC GUIDE FOR INTERVIEWS WITH PAST AND PRESENT SERVICE USERS; APPENDIX 4: RESOURCE MATERIALS; REFERENCES; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX; Back cover;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611105341

9781846426155

1846426154

9781281105349

1281105341

9781435602748

1435602749

OCLC:

191925914