The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence: Tools to Move Beyond Trauma, Reclaim Freedom, and Create the Life You Deserve

Your journey to healing and wholeness after domestic violence begins here.

Domestic violence is about power and control. As a Black woman and a survivor of domestic violence, you have had your power taken away from you against your will. You are not alone, and there are tools you can use to feel whole and in control of your life again. Written by two psychologists and experts in BIPOC mental health, this book will show you how to start healing--mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this compassionate book addresses the unique struggles faced by Black women who have experienced domestic violence. You'll find practical and empowering skills to help you understand and heal from trauma, leave harmful situations, and regain a sense of safety and freedom. You'll also learn how to build a safety net, trust yourself--and others--again, and let go of the shame and guilt resulting from your experience. Finally, you'll discover ways to reclaim your self-worth, set boundaries in your relationships, and make room for self-care in your day-to-day life.

If you're ready to leave--or have already left--an abusive situation, this book can help you heal from the trauma of domestic violence and discover personal freedom in mind, body, and spirit.

Author: Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban, Robyn L. Gobin
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Published: 06/01/2022
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.91h x 6.03w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781684039340

About the Author

Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, training director, and assistant professor in Washington, DC. She earned her doctorate in counseling psychology from Purdue University, completed her pre-doctoral internship at Boston University School of Medicine/Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Veteran Affairs Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School. Moore-Lobban specializes in trauma, severe mental illness, and providing services to marginalized communities.

Robyn L. Gobin, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and consultant with expertise in interpersonal trauma, the cultural context of trauma recovery, and women's mental health. She is assistant professor in the department of community health at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, where she directs the Transforming Trauma and Mental Health Research Laboratory. In addition to publishing more than thirty research articles on interpersonal trauma, Gobin has authored two self-help books: The Self-Care Prescription: Powerful Solutions to Manage Stress, Reduce Anxiety, and Increase Well-Being and The Doing My Work Therapy Journal. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Trauma and Dissociation (JTD) and is guest co-editor for a JTD special issue on discrimination, violence, and healing in marginalized communities. Gobin is active in her community serving on nonprofit boards and leading workshops focusing on self-care, mindfulness, and mental health in BIPOC communities. Gobin is from Atlanta, Georgia.