Helping Clients Forgive: An Empirical Guide for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope

Two pioneers in the field of forgiveness therapy explain the process of forgiveness in psychotherapy in a way that can be applied by clinicians regardless of their theoretical orientation. They describe national and international empirical studies of forgiveness, and show how to recognize when forgiveness is an appropriate client goal. They offer practical strategies for using forgiveness in therapy with individuals, couples, and families, and demonstrate the roles anger and forgiveness play in specific emotional disorders.