Considering and Navigating New Relationships During Recovery From Intimate Partner Violence. (13th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Flasch, Paulina; Boote, David; Robinson, Edward H.
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 97:Number 2(2019:Apr.)
• Page Start: 148
• Page End: 159
• Publication Date: 2019-03-13
• Subjects: intimate partner violence -- intimate partner violence recovery -- survivor -- healing -- new relationships; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12246
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

Abstract : Few researchers have explored women's experiences of considering and navigating romantic relationships after leaving abusive partners. Findings from this phenomenological investigation suggest that survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) experience both challenging and facilitative experiences, including reclaiming themselves through dating, learning to trust self and others, negotiating boundaries and control, communicating with new partners, engaging in sexual exploration, and protecting children. Implications include viewing post‐IPV dating as an important aspect of survivors' recovery.