Showing papers by "Everett L. Worthington published in 2000"
TL;DR: Forgiveness can be promoted successfully in varying degrees as discussed by the authors, and many accounts of research on promoting forgiveness in group settings have been published, indicating that forgiveness can be successfully promoted successfully.
Abstract: Numerous accounts of research on promoting forgiveness in group settings have been published, indicating that forgiveness can be promoted successfully in varying degrees. Many have suggested that e...
147 citations
01 Jan 2000
115 citations
TL;DR: This paper lay a theoretical base for the study of seeking forgiveness, and propose a theoretical framework for seeking forgiveness in the context of criminal justice and criminal justice systems, but no theoretical or empirical attention has been directed at seeking forgiveness.
Abstract: While research on granting forgiveness has exploded recently, no theoretical or empirical attention has been directed at seeking forgiveness. We lay a theoretical base for the study of seeking forg...
111 citations
TL;DR: This article defines reconciliation and describes a six-step program for promoting explicit reconciliation in couples and discusses some theoretical support for each step, techniques used to promote progress through the step, and differential considerations in psychoeducation and therapy.
Abstract: This article presents a conceptualization of reconciliation as an interpersonal process that can mend relationships in which trust has been violated. We define reconciliation and describe a six-step program for promoting explicit reconciliation in couples. Psychoeducational groups of couples and couple therapy are often the contexts for promoting reconciliation. We discuss some theoretical support for each step, techniques used to promote progress through the step, and differential considerations in psychoeducation and therapy.
108 citations
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TL;DR: Forgiveness in the criminal justice system has been discussed in this article, and related concepts of empathy, restorative justice, and truth and reconciliation have been explored, including the concept of empathy.
Abstract: This article discusses the role of forgiveness in the criminal justice system, and explores related concepts of empathy, restorative justice, and truth and reconciliation.
25 citations