Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a common form of maltreatment found in homosexual or heterosexual romantic affairs or marriage between adults or adolescents. Domestic violence can take the form of dating violence, domestic violence, spousal abuse, and lots more. Intimate partner abuse is the leading cause of public health problems, globally affecting over 2 million women and 800,000 men. It is the major cause of injury, homelessness and death including murder. The statistics of those affected by domestic violence from across the world is worrisome: domestic violence occurs in over 20% of current adult relationships, with women being a victim. How does it affect health? Domestic violence has a significant effect and consequences on health. It could lead to anxiety, depression, and other abuse disorder. Violent abuse of pregnant women can lead to the delivery of babies with low-birth-weight. Children of victim can suffer a declined intellectual functioning. Meditation For Victims Of Domestic Violence The safety of domestic violence victim is the most important part of treating the abuse. Apart from other therapies, meditation has proven to help victims cleanse their mind, heal their body, and get over the traumatic occurrence. Physical and psychological benefits of Meditation Over 3,000 studies have highlighted the physical and psychological benefits of meditation on Domestic Violence. Here are a few of them:

Enhance inner peace
Limit problems of panic, worries, or anxiety
Relaxes the mind and improves sleep
Boosts the immune system
Reduces blood pressure

Meditation doesn’t only work on survivors but also on perpetrators. Mindfulness Meditation This meditation opens your mind to the things happening around you- the feelings, smell, and activities. Focused meditation Unlike the mindfulness meditation, you’ll put your mind on a single thing. It could be your breath, a mantra, a physical material. The idea is to focus and move away from distractions. Guided meditation Here you’ll use your visualization power to create a picture of when you are feeling calmer. Above all, domestic abuse survivor should utilize the power of meditation to break free from the emotional torture. Going beyond in the holistic approach Louise Hay, Motivational leader and empowerment coach who has done pathbreaking work in supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families, has said that, “Illness however mild or severe is an indicator of your emotional state, caused by your thoughts and focus.” According to her, the main cause of Domestic violence is: Fear and bitterness. One of the ways of healing this is through saying or writing affirmations. Her affirmation for healing Domestic violence is: I am love. I choose to love and approve of myself. I see others with love. Read less