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The Process Of Art Creation Among Mothers From Ontario Who Have Experienced Gender-Based Violence, Madison L. Broadbent
The Process Of Art Creation Among Mothers From Ontario Who Have Experienced Gender-Based Violence, Madison L. Broadbent
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Mothers who have experienced gender-based violence (GBV) face physical, mental, and social health implications. Participating in artmaking has the potential to reduce these consequences. An arts-based study including in-depth interviews was conducted with 13 mothers with histories of GBV. The creative processes involved in artmaking amongst mothers with histories of GBV were explored. Mothers demonstrated using symbols, thoughtful colour selection, and choice of artistic medium when creating their artforms. Moreover, mothers’ experiences of storytelling experiences of GBV through art were examined. Mothers described using art as a means of communication, emotional processing and healing through art, and the process of …
Women’S Priorities And Actions Mothering In The Context Of Intimate Partner Violence, Sharon Broughton
Women’S Priorities And Actions Mothering In The Context Of Intimate Partner Violence, Sharon Broughton
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Being a mother is an important part of many women’s identities with consequences for women and children and shaping women’s priorities and actions when living in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV). However, understanding the nature of women’s priorities, the actions women take to address these priorities, and the factors shaping those actions remains limited. Drawing on an intersectional feminist lens, this dissertation explored the nature of women’s priorities, what shapes them and how women mothering in the context of IPV go about living out what is important to them. To situate these issues broadly within the discipline of …
Organizational Implementation Of Trauma And Violence Informed Care, Tanaz Javan
Organizational Implementation Of Trauma And Violence Informed Care, Tanaz Javan
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For the past several decades, social and health services have increased their efforts to enhance service delivery and close the ‘science-to-service’ (or ‘evidence-to-practice’) gap by implementing effective interventions. At the same time, there has been growing recognition of the prevalence of trauma and violence in the lives of those served and those providing care and the impact of these experiences on service needs and interactions. This study explored the implementation of trauma- and violence-informed care (TVIC), a complex intervention focused on providing safety and choice for service users in the context of their life experiences and conditions, exploring factors that …