Winter, 2019

FI515

Wasserbauer

FI515 FORGIVENESS, RECONCILIATION AND CLINICAL PRACTICE (2 units). Amy Wasserbauer, PhD

DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide an overview of the primary approaches, applications, and research related to the area of forgiveness in clinical practice. Forgiveness assessment, issues concerning domestic violence, and infidelity will be discussed as well as the theological and intergenerational implications of forgiveness.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Apply concept of forgiveness to clinical practice.

2. Assess the potential and appropriateness of forgiveness in a variety of situations.

3. Apply a theological framework to the work of forgiveness in clinical practice.

4. Articulate current models of forgiveness.

5. Articulate the limitations of forgiveness in clinical practice.

RELATIONSHIP TO SCHOOL AND SEMINARY LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Provide excellent preventative and/or transformational mental health services to church and community

2. Apply the insights of Christian theology along with the knowledge and techniques of the social and behavioral sciences.

3. Identify critical issues of diversity and make appropriate responses.

COURSE FORMAT:

This 2 unit course will meet in an intensive format over two weekends, Friday nights and Saturdays. Sessions will emphasize lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Course evaluation will be based upon written assignments and a final exam.

REQUIRED READING:

Hargrave, T. D. & Zasowski, N. E. (2017). Families and forgiveness: Healing wounds in the intergenerational family. New York: Routledge.

Worthington, E. L., Jr. (2014). Forgiveness and reconciliation, Theory and application. New York: Routledge.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Augsburger. D. W. (1996). Helping people forgive. Westminster, KY: Westminster John Knox Press. ISBN: 0-664-25686-4 Estimated retail price: $30.00

Enright, R. D. (2001). Forgiveness is a choice: A step-by-step process for resolving anger and restoring hope. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN: 1-55798-757-2 Estimated retail price: $19.95

Hargrave, T. D. (2001). Forgiving the devil: Coming to terms with damaged relationships. Phoenix, AZ: Zeig, Tucker & Theisen. ISBN: 1891944452 Estimated retail price: $50.90

McCullough, M. E., Pargament, K. I., & Thoresen, C. E. (2000). Forgiveness: Theory, research, and practice. New York: Guilford Press. ISBN: 9781572305106 Estimated retail price: $60.00

Rutledge, T. (1997). The self-forgiveness handbook: A practical and empowering guide. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. ISBN: 9781572240834 Estimated retail price: $147.26

Shults, F L. & Sandage, S. J. (2003). The faces of forgiveness: Searching for wholeness and salvation. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic. ISBN: 9780801026249 Estimated retail price: $26.00

Smedes, L. B. (1996). Art of forgiving: When you need to forgive and don’t know how. New York: Ballantine Books. ISBN: 9780345413444 Estimated retail price: $13.95

Volf, M. (1996). Exclusion and embrace: A theological exploration of identity, otherness, and reconciliation. Nashville, TN: Abingdon. ISBN: 9780687002825 Estimated retail price: $28.00

Worthington, E. L., Jr. (Ed.). (1998). Dimensions of forgiveness: Psychological research and theological perspectives. Philadelphia: Templeton Foundation Press. ISBN: 9781890151218 Estimated retail price: $22.95

Worthington, E. L., Jr. (2001). Forgiving and reconciling: Bridges to wholeness and hope. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity. ISBN: 9780830832446 Estimated retail price: $20.00

Worthington, E. L., Jr. (Ed.). (2005). Handbook of forgiveness. New York: Routledge. ISBN: 1-932031-95-2 Estimated retail price: $12.95

Volf, M. (2006). The end of memory: Remembering rightly in a violent world. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans ISBN: 0-8028-2989-9 Estimated retail price: $22.00

PREREQUISITES:

The course is open to all students in the seminary.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:

1. Elective for all students.

2. Addresses AAMFT Core Competencies: 1.1.2; 2.2.1 – 5; 2.3.3; 2.3.6; 3.1.1; 4.2.1-4.5.3.

FINAL EXAMINATION:

Yes.