Women’s Spirituality Circle

Counselors working with survivors of domestic abuse have told us that real healing from domestic abuse must include a spiritual component.  Spiritualities are as diverse as women themselves.  Our spiritual journey can be broadened by listening to perspectives that differ from our own.  The following “women’s spirituality circles” encompass a range of Christian viewpoints.

Click on each icon to listen to women speak about different definitions of spirituality.

Reflective Questions to ask of yourself:
How do I define spirituality? What experiences have influenced my definition?
How might the local shelter or transition house address the spiritual needs of women who have experienced abuse?

• Click on the HELP tab to find out about some resources in your local community;
• Click on the FAQs tab to consider more fully what abuse is and how frequently it occurs;
• Click on the RESOURCES tab to learn more about what is available to help those who are suffering.