Complex dynamics of forgiveness: Psychological, interpersonal, and psychotherapeutic implications

  • The distinctive correlates of forgiveness are studied and analyzed in this paper. It is concluded that superficial and hasty forms of forgiveness might have a harmful impact on self-respect, self-concepts, self-complexity, and authenticity. Even deep forgiveness might not completely free the individual from negative side-effects, and there is some doubt whether complete forgiveness is possible. The paper also examines what place forgiveness should have in therapeutic settings and how it could be practiced in an accurate and safe manner.

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Author:William H. J. Martens
Parent Title (English):International Forum of Psychoanalysis, Abingdon (Routledge - Taylor and Francis) Vol. 22 (No. 2, 2013), pp. 82-94.
Document Type:Articles
Language:English
Year of first Publication:2013
Release Date:2014/01/28
Format:PDF-file upon request / PDF-Datei auf Anfrage
IdNo:Martens_W_H_J_2013
Erich Fromm's Library and Erich Fromm Archive:Articles / Artikel
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