The Power of Forgiving - Hardcover

Worthington Jr., Everett L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1932031944 ISBN 13: 9781932031942

Publisher: Templeton Press, 2005

Synopsis

Forgiveness is a virtue that author Everett L.Worthington Jr. has advocated throughout his career as a counselor and psychologist. In this book, he explains the paradoxical power of forgiveness through his personal and professional experiences andthrough the wisdom of others. The paradox is that in forgiving for the well-being of others, we actually receive tremendous benefits for ourselves in terms of physical and mental health.

This book treats forgiveness as a quest to find the treasure of restored relationships, personal peace, and even health, which has often become buried in relational harms, betrayals, and injustices. Worthington shows how one begins the quest, prepares the self for the rigors of the search, and makes the journey.

In the process, he describes the resources and supports needed. He also discusses how enemies can continue to betray and how unruly angry emotions can arise but can be tamed by forgiving. Worthington shows readers the map to forgiveness using methods such as his time-tested and research-supported method of REACH, a five-step process of forgiving.

The Power of Forgiving will inspire people to use forgiveness. It will show how forgiving is a transforming process that will enrich relationships and empower people to improve their own lives.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Everett Worthington has dedicated his life to the study and teaching of marriage and familyrelated topics. He is a professor of psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and has taught at the University's American Psychological Associationaccredited psychology (counseling) program for almost 20 years. A prolific writer and producer of multimedia resources, Dr. Worthington has published 12 books on marriage and family topics and has several others in press or under contract. Additionally, he has published over 100 chapters or papers in refereed journals and has produced numerous videotapes and audiotapes. Dr. Worthington has won national recognition for his research and teaching and is frequently requested as a speaker before national audiences. He has provided over 100 convention presentations and colloquia and has given over 50 presentations at professional workshops and conferences, mostly on marital therapy and enrichment. No stranger to the media, Dr. Worthington and his work have been featured on numerous television and radio programs, newspapers and magazines. He is also a member of nearly 10 professional organizations. He presently serves as the Campaign Giving Director for the John Templeton Foundation's Campaign for Forgiveness Research.

About this edition

• Publisher: Templeton Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1932031944
• ISBN 13: 9781932031942
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128