Supporting women after domestic violence

Abrahams, Hilary, 1941-

Supporting women after domestic violence loss, trauma and recovery / [electronic resource] : Hilary Abrahams ; foreword by Cathy Humphreys. - London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007. - 1 online resource (156 pages) : illustrations.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 148-152) and index.

Why doesn't she just leave? -- Starting the journey -- Exploring the route -- Someone to talk to, someone to listen -- Living together -- Moving out, moving on -- The best things were -- Putting the pieces (back) together.

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Drawing on the direct experiences of women who have encountered domestic violence, this book sets out to explore the complex practical and emotional support they need. It will be a key resource for those working within women's refuges, as well as social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and mental health professionals.


Electronic reproduction.
[S.l.] :
HathiTrust Digital Library,
2010.


Available electronically via the Internet.

9781435602748 (electronic bk.) 1435602749 (electronic bk.) 1846426154 9781846426155 9781843104315 (pbk.) 1843104318 (pbk.) 1281105341 9781281105349


Abused wives.
Marital violence.
Marital violence--Psychological aspects.
Psychological abuse.
Social networks.
Wife abuse--Prevention.

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