Citation

Scherer M, Worthington EL, Hook JN, Campana KL. J. Addict. Dis. 2011; 30(4): 382-395.

Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10550887.2011.609804

PMID

22026530

PMCID

PMC3292781

Abstract

In the current article, the authors explore the efficacy of a 4-hour self-forgiveness intervention. Participants (n = 79) undergoing a routine alcohol treatment protocol were randomly assigned to an intervention or treatment as usual condition. Those in the intervention condition completed the self-forgiveness intervention. All participants completed measures of self-forgiveness, drinking refusal self-efficacy, and guilt and shame over an alcohol-related transgression. Participants in the intervention condition reported more positive gains on measures of self-forgiveness and drinking refusal efficacy, as well as guilt and shame over alcohol-related offenses. Implications of the self-forgiveness intervention for individuals who misuse alcohol are discussed.

Language: en