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Forgiveness and reconciliation : theory and application /

Worthington, Everett L., 1946-

Forgiveness and reconciliation : theory and application / Everett L. Worthington, Jr. - New York : Routledge, 2006. - xvi, 307 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-294) and index.

Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: 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. Part II: Personality Traits of Forgivers and Nonforgivers. Forgiveness and the Big Five Personality Traits. Dispositions Related to Unforgiveness and Forgiveness. Personality can be Changed. Part III: Clinical Applications to Promote Forgiveness and Reconciliation. A General Approach to Psychotherapy. Intervening Specifically to Promote Forgiveness. Intervening to Promote Forgiveness of Self. Intervening to Promote Reconciliation. Research Support for Helping People REACH Forgiveness. Promoting Forgiveness and Reconciliation Within Society. Conclusion: Forgiveness is not a Panacea. Appendix: What is Forgiveness? References. Index.

1583913335 (hb : alk. paper) 9781583913338

2005033905

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013455490 Uk


Forgiveness.
Reconciliation.

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