Considering and Navigating New Relationships during Recovery from Intimate Partner Violence
Date
2019-03
Authors
Flasch, Paulina
Boote, David
Robinson, Edward H.
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Publisher
Wiley
Abstract
Few researchers have explored women’s experiences of considering and navigating romantic relationships after leaving abusive partners. Findings from this phenomenological investigation suggested that survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced both challenging and facilitative experiences, including reclaiming themselves through dating, learning to trust self and others, negotiating boundaries and control, communication with new partners, sexual exploration, and protecting children. Implications include viewing post-IPV dating as an important aspect of survivors’ recovery.
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Keywords
intimate partner violence recovery, healing, new relationships, intimate partner violence, Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology
Citation
Flasch, P., Boote, D., & Robinson, E. H. (2019). Considering and navigating new relationships during recovery from intimate partner violence. Journal of Counseling and Development, 97(2), pp. 148–159.