Forgiveness has become a topic of interest in mental health writing, particularly in trauma therapy. But in practice, when people have suffered from interpersonal trauma, frequently from those they trusted most, forgiveness can be easier said than done. This session focuses on forgiveness in trauma therapy and examines the ways it is often a double-edged sword. Sometimes helpful and sometimes not. We’ll look at topics such as rushed forgiveness and how it affects trauma clients. We’ll look at apologies and their helpful role in authentic forgiveness. We’ll look at how it can be useful for trauma survivors to view forgiveness as a process, and how to help them do that. Last, the workshop will consider self-forgiveness, and how often in trauma therapy, therapists and clients struggle to forgive themselves. In this session, clinical material will be used to illustrate concepts, and listeners will be invited to participate.
This session is geared toward mental health students and practitioners with an interest in trauma, complex trauma, psychotherapy, and counseling.
This self-study program consists of 1.75 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Manual - Forgiveness (1.07 MB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Forgiveness - French (1.07 MB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Forgiveness - Italian (1.07 MB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Forgiveness - German (1.07 MB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - Forgiveness - Spanish (1.07 MB) | 21 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Robert T. Muller, PhD, completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard, was on faculty at the University of Massachusetts, and is currently a professor at York University in Toronto. Dr. Muller is a fellow and member of several scientific societies and is the 2024 recipient of the Pierre Janet Award for his work in the field of trauma treatment. His most recent psychotherapy book Trauma & the Struggle to Open Up was awarded the 2019 Written Media Award for the year’s best written work on trauma. And his award-winning bestseller, Trauma & the Avoidant Client has been translated widely. As lead investigator on several multi-site programs to treat interpersonal trauma, Dr. Muller has lectured internationally. He founded an online magazine, The Trauma & Mental Health Report that is now visited by over 100,000 readers a year. With over 30 years in the field, he practices in Toronto.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Robert Muller maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with York University and is the director of Trauma Practice for Building Healthy Communities. He is the founder and editor of The Trauma & Mental Health Report. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Muller receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Robert Muller is an editorial board member for Attachment: New Directions in Psychotherapy and sent Relational Psychoanalysis, the Open Journal of Medical Psychology, and the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation. He is a manuscript reviewer for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc. Dr. Muller is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association and is a fellow with the International Society of the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
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