Towards the Incorporation of Forgiveness Therapy in Healing the Complex Trauma of Parental Incarceration |
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Authors: | Itzhak Lander |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Social Work, Sapir College, Sderot, Israel |
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Abstract: | This paper explores the potential contribution of forgiveness therapy to the treatment of minor children who have experienced
the adversities associated with parental incarceration. Theoretical perspectives on the imprisonment of parents and on forgiveness,
and a survey of existing forgiveness therapy (FT) models points to the utility of this therapeutic modality. DiBlasio’s family
based conjoint model of forgiveness therapy is delineated and case illustrations of its application with children of incarcerated
parents are presented. The possibility of forgiveness therapy facilitating successful family reentry is discussed, along with
important limitations and contraindications of FT with youngsters whose parents are involved in the criminal justice system.
Implications of forgiveness therapy for the field of practice of child and adolescent social work are considered. |
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