Farrell M L
University of Scranton, PA, USA.
Perspect Psychiatr Care. 1996 Jul-Sep;32(3):23-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.1996.tb00511.x.
The essence of the healing phenomenon in women who had been abused
A qualitative study using a phenomenological approach (N = 7)
Four major themes of healing were identified: flexibility, awakening, relationship, and empowerment. Each theme became an explication of the whole healing experience for each participant.
The results of this research add to the knowledge of healing in women who have encountered abuse.