{"product_id":"forgiveness-and-reconciliation-9780415763493","title":"Forgiveness and Reconciliation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo be unforgiving is harmful. The inability to come to terms with oneâs anger or strife often can lead to stress disorders, mental health disorders, and relationship problems. Forgiveness is a personal decision. \u003cem\u003eForgiveness and Reconciliation\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on individual experiences with forgiveness, aiming to create a theory of what forgiveness is and connect it to a clinical theory of how to promote forgiveness. Dr. Worthington creates an evidence-based approach that is applicable for individuals and relationships, and even for society. He also describes an evidence-based method of reconciliation - restoring trust in damaged relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Worthington hopes that this theory will inform scientific research and improve intervention strategies. Showing that forgiveness transforms personality, Worthington describes ways a clinician can promote (but not force) forgiveness of others and self. He provides research-based theory and applications and discusses the role of emotio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. \u003cstrong\u003ePart I: A Stress-and-Coping Theory of Forgiveness and Relevant Evidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cstrong\u003e Part II: Personality Traits of Forgivers and Nonforgivers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forgiveness and the Big Five Personality Traits. Dispositions Related to Unforgiveness and Forgiveness. Personality can be Changed. \u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Clinical Applications to Promote Forgiveness and Reconciliation.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018193502551,"sku":"9780415763493","price":44.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415763493.jpg?v=1750775976","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/forgiveness-and-reconciliation-9780415763493","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}