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A Therapeutic Model of Self‐Forgiveness With Intervention Strategies for Counselors
Author(s) -
Cornish Marilyn A.,
Wade Nathaniel G.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6676.2015.00185.x
Subject(s) - forgiveness , remorse , psychology , psychotherapist , intervention (counseling) , substance abuse treatment , therapeutic relationship , therapeutic community , social psychology , substance abuse , clinical psychology , psychiatry
Self‐forgiveness is associated with psychological and relational well‐being and may be a worthwhile treatment goal for clients who have hurt others. The authors utilized theoretical and empirical literature to describe a 4‐component therapeutic model of self‐forgiveness—responsibility, remorse, restoration, and renewal—and offer suggestions for promoting each component with clients. Finally, the authors explore potential contraindications and the applicability of self‐forgiveness for military veterans, clients in substance abuse treatment, and clients convicted of a crime.