Forgiveness and reconciliation : theory and application / Everett L. Worthington, Jr.

Author/creator Worthington, Everett L.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge, 2006.
Descriptionxvi, 307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 277-294) and index.
LCCN 2005033905
ISBN1583913335 (hb : alk. paper)
ISBN9781583913338 (hb : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks BF637.F67 W68 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold