Abstract
The interplay between resentment and forgiveness is a central component of the 12-Step model of addiction and recovery; however, little work has empirically examined this largely anecdotal assumption. That which has been done suggests that self-forgiveness may be critical in the process of addiction and recovery. Incorporating a stress-and-coping model of self-forgiveness to address the impact of self-condemnation on addiction and recovery, the authors provide an overview of the psychology of forgiveness in the context of addiction and recovery, an updated review of empirical evidence, and a discussion of self-forgiveness as a ready-made antidote to the negative consequences of addictive behavior.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-31 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2 2018 |
Keywords
- 12-Step model
- Forgiveness
- addiction
- recovery
- self-condemnation
- self-forgiveness