Sonia MartinFurthermore, Dr. Sonia Martin explores the best strategies to utilize in addressing intimate partner violence and how battered women can safely leave abusive relationships. She identified some essential steps that women can take to initiate to escapeabuse. By engaging in spiritual practices of prayer, acting courageously with inner strength, resilience; reaching out to social support networks, and obtaining professional help for leaving safely. It is essential that women actively participate in individual, group therapies and/or DV counseling, to gain the tools and coping skills to manage psychological trauma, including utilizing the effective tools of mindfulness meditation, and self-care that help to promote emotional healing, enhancing personal growth and empowerment. Read More Read Less