Narrative therapy for women experiencing domestic violence : supporting women's transitions from abuse to safety /

For women experiencing domestic violence, narrative therapy can be a powerful tool to help them gain self-confidence and a sense of identity, resist violence, and make the transition from abuse to safety. Drawing on the narratives of women who have experienced domestic violence, this book explores h...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Allen, Mary (Social worker)
Otros Autores: Thiara, Ravi K. (author of foreword.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Temas:
Family violence.
Abused women > Rehabilitation.
Abused women > Services for.
Women > Violence against > Prevention.
Narrative therapy.
Abused wives > Services for.
Violence familiale.
Femmes victimes de violence > Services.
Thérapie narrative.
Counselling & Advice Services.
Sexual Abuse & Harassment.
Social Work.
PSYCHOLOGY > Neuropsychology.
Health and Fitness.
Abused women > Rehabilitation
Abused women > Services for
Family violence
Narrative therapy
Women > Violence against > Prevention
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:For women experiencing domestic violence, narrative therapy can be a powerful tool to help them gain self-confidence and a sense of identity, resist violence, and make the transition from abuse to safety. Drawing on the narratives of women who have experienced domestic violence, this book explores how women employ strategies of resistance, and how strengthening their sense of identity can contribute to this resistance. It demonstrates how narrative therapy can be used as an effective intervention, helping women to leave abusive relationships and supporting them in moving on.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-139) and indexes.
ISBN:9780857004208
0857004204

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