Forgiveness and reconciliation : theory and application / Everett L. Worthington, Jr.
| Author/creator | Worthington, Everett L. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, 2006. |
| Description | xvi, 307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A stress-and-coping theory of forgiveness and relevant evidence. Models of forgiveness ; A biopsychosocial stress-and-coping theory of forgiveness ; Evidence that unforgiveness is a stress reaction ; Emotion in the stress-and-coping theory of forgiveness ; Evidence supporting the emotional replacement hypothesis -- Personality traits of forgivers and nonforgivers. Forgiveness and the big five personality traits ; Dispositions related to unforgiveness and forgiveness ; Personality can be changed -- Clinical applications to promote forgiveness and reconciliation. A general approach to psychotherapy ; Intervening specifically to promote forgiveness ; Intervening to promote forgivenss of self ; Intervening to promote reconciliation ; Research support for helping people REACH forgiveness ; Promoting forgiveness and reconciliation within society ; Forgiveness is not a panacea -- Appendix : what is forgiveness? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-294) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005033905 |
| ISBN | 1583913335 (hb : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781583913338 (hb : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF637.F67 W68 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |