title: Process theology's relevance for older survivors of domestic violence.
abstract: Pastoral work with survivors of domestic violence may reveal theological struggles. Understandings of scripture that reinforce a sense of powerlessness and alienation from God may contribute to an impaired relationship and limit resources for healing. One framework for re-imaging a relationship with God is process theology. This framework was applied to a case study for one survivor. The application resulted in a line of inquiry that may assist survivors in their healing process.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA. sharon.bowland@louisville.edu
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bowland
mesh_terms: D018585:Battered Women / Q000523:psychology*; D002835:Christianity / Q000523:psychology*; D002977:Clergy / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008875:Middle Aged; D011209:Power, Psychological; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D029181:Spirituality; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000523:psychology*; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*; D028725:Theology