Title

Exploring Women's Perspectives of Overcoming Intimate Partner Violence: A Phenomenological Study

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

Publication Date

9-9-2013

Abstract

Research in occupational therapy with women overcoming Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) focuses primarily on role acquisition; however, a broader lens in which to understand recovery may support more client-centered practice. The purpose of this study was to explore and understand the perspectives of women overcoming Intimate Partner Violence. Six women, residents at a domestic violence shelter, volunteered to participate in this phenomenological study. Relationships, Starting Over, Spirituality, and Expansion of Self emerged as major themes with an overarching theme of Forward Movement as the women continued on their journey in recovery. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Volume

29

Issue

3

First Page

246

Last Page

265

DOI

10.1080/0164212X.2013.819465

ISSN

0164212X

E-ISSN

15413101

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