Self-Forgiveness: Models & Barriers.pdf

Chapter 1 – Introductory Perspectives
- Historical Review (8 pages)
- Scriptural appeal (4 pages)
- Important definitions (6 pages)
- Self-forgiveness involves disclaiming negative self-directed emotions
- Self-forgiveness involves nourishing positive self-directed emotions
- Self-forgiveness involves evaluating responsibility

Chapter 2 – Problem Areas Regarding Self-Forgiveness
- Interpersonal vs. intrapersonal forgiveness (2 pages)
- True vs. pseudo self-forgiveness
- Two types of self-forgiveness
- Characteristics of lack of self-forgiveness (1 page)
- Factors necessitating self-forgiveness (2 pages)
- Barriers and obstacles (6 pages)
- Lack of acceptance and responsibility
- Problem areas highlighted by Worthington: escaping through work, excessive life mission focus, self-condemnation, unreachable standards, false guilt, rumination

Chapter 3 - The Model of Robert Enright
- Uncovering, decision, work, outcomes phases

Chapter 4 – The Model of David Stoop
- Explanatory comments (1 page)
- Steps: acknowledge pain, identify emotions, express feelings, cancel blame, set boundaries, strive for reconciliation (6 pages)
- Practical guidelines (4 pages)

Chapter 5 - The Model of Everett Worthington
- Steps: receive God's forgiveness, accept responsibility, restore relationships, wrestle with God, adjust standards, run rumination, reach emotional self-forgiveness, connect with God for self-acceptance, decide to be a blessing (12 pages)

Chapter 6 - Factors Contributing to Self-Forgiveness
- Unresolved trauma, emotional intelligence, acquittal, anger, gratitude (6 pages)

Chapter 7 - Practical Guidelines for Self-Forgiveness
- Faith, reconnecting with inner issues, handing control to Jesus, writing, revisiting the past, images and empty-chair technique, healing process (12 pages)
- Conclusion (2 pages)

Appendices
- Poem, questionnaires, life-satisfaction scale, therapeutic process (14 pages)

Bibliography (10 pages)