| Description |
ix, 194 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Understanding domestic violence -- Intersecting identities: unique struggles -- Faced by Black women -- Why survivors stay and how survivors can leave -- Building safety -- Learning to trust yourself and others -- Cultivating self-esteem and self-worth -- Letting go of guilt and shame -- Recognizing your power and reclaiming control -- Choosing intimacy -- Next steps: self-care and seeking support for survivors -- For friends, family, non-abusive intimate partners, clergy, and mental health care professionals. |
| Summary |
"Black women experience domestic violence and abuse at a disproportionately high rate. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this first-of-its-kind book addresses the unique struggles faced by Black women who have experienced domestic violence, and empowers them to understand and heal their trauma, leave harmful situations, and regain a sense of safety and freedom"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Intimate partner violence.
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Family violence.
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Women, Black -- Violence against.
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Women, Black -- Abuse of.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / Domestic Partner Abuse.
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SELF-HELP / Abuse.
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Family violence. (OCoLC)fst00920540
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Intimate partner violence. (OCoLC)fst01747311
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Women, Black -- Abuse of.
(OCoLC)fst01766477
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| Added Author |
Gobin, Robyn L., author.
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| ISBN |
9781684039340 (trade paperback) |
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1684039347 |
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