Reflections on Forgiveness and Revenge

There has been some controversy about the goals of therapy for victims of traumatic events. Some therapists see forgiveness as a way for victims to forget what has happened to them; some see revenge as unhealthy for the victims.

Tasks:

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research the topics of “Forgiveness” and “Revenge” in the context of therapeutic approaches for victims of violent crimes.

In a minimum of 300 words, discuss the controversy of forgiveness versus revenge and post your impressions.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

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In most cases, forgiveness is determined by the consequences and circumstances of a certain aggression. Forgiveness can also be regarded as a pro-social construct that entails espousal of positive affect for the malefactor (McCullough, 2008). In violent crimes, the victim can assume forgiveness to be a ‘gift to him/herself’ emanating from the development of unlimited self-awareness regarding the…

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