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Forgiveness And Reconciliation: The Importance Of Understanding How They Differ

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Counseling and Values

Volume

42

Issue

3

First Page

200

Last Page

216

Abstract

The concepts of forgiveness and reconciliation are clarified and discussed. The differences between forgiveness and reconciliation are illustrated, guidelines for how counselors can avoid confusing them are given, and a case study is used to illustrate the differences between forgiveness and reconciliation and when each is appropriate. Implications for the helping profession and the well-being of clients are discussed. © 1998 American Counseling Association.

Department

Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations

Original Publication Date

1-1-1998

DOI of published version

10.1002/j.2161-007X.1998.tb00426.x

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