Natural Health Community Program and Well-Being: An Uncontrolled Study of Women Survivors of Domestic Violence

Authors

Madeline M. Glawe, Marquette University
Lee Za Ong, Marquette UniversityFollow
Karisse A. Callender, Marquette UniversityFollow
Barbara Wesson, Dancing Data Doctor, LLC
Erin C. Schubert, Sojourner Family Peace Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2025

Publisher

SAGE

Source Publication

Violence Against Women

Source ISSN

1077-8012

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.1177/10778012241265367

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a local natural healing service program and to explore how engagement in natural healing services related to the well-being of survivors of domestic violence. Using longitudinal secondary data, we conducted t-tests, regression, and correlation analysis on three measures (hope, distress, and empowerment) that were completed by the participants (N = 31). We provided evidence of the positive impact of a community-based natural healing services program on the well-being of survivors of domestic violence, specifically their sense of hope. This research represents the potential for natural healing services provided at the community level.

Comments

Accepted version. Violence Against Women, Vol. 31, No. 11 (September 2025): 2937-2956. DOI. © 2025 SAGE Publications. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Glawe, Madeline M.; Ong, Lee Za; Callender, Karisse A.; Wesson, Barbara; and Schubert, Erin C., "Natural Health Community Program and Well-Being: An Uncontrolled Study of Women Survivors of Domestic Violence" (2025). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 634.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/634