Intervention Studies on Forgiveness Journal Article 1
Intervention Studies on Forgiveness
Daulphinia Glover
Liberty University
Summary In the journal article titled “Intervention Studies on Forgiveness” by Thomas W. Baskin and
Robert D. Enright is a meta-analysis study on interventions that are conducted to determine if the interventions that are being utilized are effective when it comes to forgiveness. In the early case studies it was “suggested that forgiveness might be helpful for people who have experienced deep emotional pain” (Baskin & Enright, 2004, p. 79). A forgiveness intervention helps to develop and recognize that benevolence and empathy for others who has either been emotionally, mentally and physically abused. These three areas are just some of the challenges that the therapist will face when dealing with forgiveness with their clients. Letting go of anger, resentment, bitterness can become overwhelming to the individual that is seeking forgiveness of self or from others. There are three basic interventions that have been developed the first model that was developed by Enright and the Human Development Study Group was able to process 20 units all within four phases. This process helped in “Uncovering, Decision, Work and Deepening” (Baskin & Enright, 2004, p.80). In each of these phases the awareness that the individual needs to have in recognizing these self-defeating behaviors is first the admittance of the shame, guilt and denial that forgiveness is needed in order to heal from past pain and hurt. The second model goes on to describe the cognitive and affective empathy that helps the individuals to begin to build rapport with the individual that is seeking forgiveness. This phase helps to assist each participant look at the painful events that created the pain and hurt. Each link within the second model helps to begin to build links that helps to connect each participant in the discussion of forgiveness. This process can become
Daulphinia Glover
Liberty University
Summary In the journal article titled “Intervention Studies on Forgiveness” by Thomas W. Baskin and
Robert D. Enright is a meta-analysis study on interventions that are conducted to determine if the interventions that are being utilized are effective when it comes to forgiveness. In the early case studies it was “suggested that forgiveness might be helpful for people who have experienced deep emotional pain” (Baskin & Enright, 2004, p. 79). A forgiveness intervention helps to develop and recognize that benevolence and empathy for others who has either been emotionally, mentally and physically abused. These three areas are just some of the challenges that the therapist will face when dealing with forgiveness with their clients. Letting go of anger, resentment, bitterness can become overwhelming to the individual that is seeking forgiveness of self or from others. There are three basic interventions that have been developed the first model that was developed by Enright and the Human Development Study Group was able to process 20 units all within four phases. This process helped in “Uncovering, Decision, Work and Deepening” (Baskin & Enright, 2004, p.80). In each of these phases the awareness that the individual needs to have in recognizing these self-defeating behaviors is first the admittance of the shame, guilt and denial that forgiveness is needed in order to heal from past pain and hurt. The second model goes on to describe the cognitive and affective empathy that helps the individuals to begin to build rapport with the individual that is seeking forgiveness. This phase helps to assist each participant look at the painful events that created the pain and hurt. Each link within the second model helps to begin to build links that helps to connect each participant in the discussion of forgiveness. This process can become