The use of a decision-based forgiveness intervention within intergenerational family therapy

Journal/Book: J Fam Ther. 1998; 20: 108 Cowley Rd, Oxford, Oxon, England OX4 1JF. Blackwell Publ Ltd. 77-94.

Abstract: The intervention presented here links intergenerational theory and therapy with a step-by-step forgiveness strategy. Forgiveness is defined from a cognitive perspective so that it can be applied within a family-of-origin session. In practice, the forgiveness strategy has been effective in breaking dysfunctional patterns from the past that have been carried into the new family. Long-term effects of forgiveness are analysed through a case study that includes a six-year follow-up of a family-of-origin forgiveness intervention.

Note: Article DiBlasio FA, Univ Maryland, Sch Social Work, 525 W Redwood St, Baltimore,MD 21201 USA

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