“…Moreover, faith and religious beliefs have been identified as important coping mechanisms for women experiencing FDV. Prayer and faith texts are key sources of comfort and support for many women of faith (Beaulaurier, Seff, Newman, & Dunlop, 2007; Berry & York, 2011; McIntosh & Rosselli, 2012; Westenberg, 2017) and spirituality is a potential buffer against harms associated with FDV (de la Rosa, Barnett-Queen, Messick, & Gurrola, 2016; Drumm et al, 2014). Higher levels of spirituality and greater religious involvement can be associated with fewer depression symptoms and better mental health, including among survivors of FDV (Koenig, 2012; Watlington & Murphy, 2006).…”