The effect of forgiveness writing therapy on post-traumatic growth in survivors of sexual abuse

Neul, Ha; Bae, Sung‐Man; Hyun, Myoung-Ho

doi:10.1080/14681994.2017.1327712

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“…Study characteristics are synthesized in Table 1 . Of the 14 studies included in this systematic review, 8 were randomized controlled trials ( 35 , 37 , 39 , 41 , 42 , 44 , 46 – 48 ), 3 were controlled before-and-after studies ( 40 , 43 , 49 ), and 3 were uncontrolled before-and-after studies ( 36 , 38 , 45 ). Most of the studies came from developed countries, mainly the United States ( 35 , 36 , 38 , 41 , 42 , 44 – 46 ), with the exception of one Chilean study, reported in Vitriol et al ( 47 , 48 ).…”

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Early Adverse Stress and Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Treatment Interventions

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Introduction: A significant proportion of adults with depressive or bipolar disorders exposed to early adverse stressors do not adequately respond to standard treatments. This review aimed at synthesizing the evidence on the effectiveness of treatment interventions for depressive or bipolar disorders in adult individuals (aged 18 years or more) exposed to adverse stress early in life.Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis including experimental and quasi-experimental published studies indexed in CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science databases and/or in reference lists. Data management and critical appraisal (with the Study Quality Assessment Tools) was conducted independently by multiple researchers. A quality-effects model for meta-analysis was used for data synthesis and publication bias was assessed using the Doi plot and LFK index. The main outcome was short-term reductions in depressive symptoms.Results: Eight randomized controlled trials, three controlled before-and-after (pre-post) studies, and three uncontrolled before-and-after studies were included. Studies lacked bipolar disorder patients. Unclear randomization procedures and reporting of blinded outcome assessor, and limited use of intention-to-treat analysis, were relevant potential sources of bias. Meta-analyses indicated that psychological, pharmacological, and combined interventions were effective in reducing depressive symptoms in the short- (Cohen's d = −0.55, 95% CI −0.75 to −0.36, I2 = 0%) and mid-term (Cohen's d = −0.66, 95% CI −1.07 to −0.25, I2 = 65.0%). However, a high risk of publication bias was detected for these outcomes. A small number of studies, with mixed results, reported interventions with long-term improvements in depressive symptomatology, and short- and mid-term response to treatment and remission.Conclusion: Despite the well-documented long-lasting, negative, and costly impact of early adverse stressors on adult psychopathology, evidence on treatment alternatives remains scant. Trauma-focused treatment interventions—whether psychological interventions alone or in combination with pharmacotherapy—may have the potential to reduce the severity of depressive symptom in adults who were exposed to early adverse stress. Findings must be interpreted with considerable caution, as important study and outcome-level limitations were observed and gray literature was not considered in this systematic review and meta-analysis.

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“…Apart from this, the studies examining the effectiveness of the programs prepared to develop forgiveness on different groups also support the findings of the current research. Some of these researches were conducted with children and adolescents (Asici, 2018;Eker, 2017;Erturk, 2019;Hui & Chau, 2009;Nouri et al, 2015;Ozgur & Eldeleklioglu, 2017), and most of them conducted with university students (Adam-Karpuz, 2019; Bugay & Demir, 2012;Cardak, 2012;Colak, 2014;Graham et al, 2012;Ha et al, 2019;Hall & Fincham, 2008;Harper et al, 2014;Ji et al, 2016;Lin et al, 2013;McCullough & Worthington, 1995;2016;Sandage & Worthington, 2010;Wade & Goldman, 2006;Worthington et al, 2000). The duration of these programs varies from 1 to 18 sessions, and while creating the programs, different Forgiveness Models were used.…”

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“…The relevant literature also supports these views on the results of forgiveness. In the literature, it was founded that symptoms of depression (Ha et al, 2019;Nouri et al, 2015), symptoms of anxiety (Lin et al, 2013;Nouri et al, 2015), rumination (Ozgur & Eldeleklioglu, 2017) and tendency to aggression (Asici, 2018) decrease; psychological well-being (Cardak, 2012;Hui & Chau, 2009), subjective well-being (Asici, 2018) and life satisfaction (Ji et al, 2016) increase after forgiveness interventions.…”

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“…When psychoeducation programs about forgiveness in the literature are examined, it can be seen that domestic (Adam-Karpuz, 2019;Bugay & Demir, 2012;Colak, 2014) and abroad (Graham, Enright & Klatt, 2012;Ha, Bae & Hyun, 2019;Harper et al, 2014;Ji, Tao & Zhu, 2016;Lin, Enright, & Klatt, 2013;McCullough & Worthington, 1995;Sandage & Worthington, 2010;Wade & Goldman, 2006;Worthington et al, 2000) studies are available.…”

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Affetmeyi Geliştirmeye Yönelik Bir Grup Psikoeğitim Programının Psikolojik Danışman Adaylarının Affetme Düzeylerine Etkisi

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Pamukkale University Journal of Education

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This research was carried out with a mixed research model to test the group psychoeducation program's effectiveness to improve psychological counselor candidates' forgiveness levels. In this research 2x3 (experiment / control groups-pre-test / post-test / follow-up test) quasi-experimental design was used. Participants of the study consist of 20 psychological counselor candidates; half of them are in the experimental group, and the other half of them are in the control group. The effectiveness of the psychoeducation program prepared by researchers was decided with Two Factor Variance Analysis for Repeated Measures and Bonferroni test. The research results indicated that the experimental group's level of forgiveness increased significantly after the group psychoeducation program compared to the control group, and this effect of the program was maintained until three months after the program. According to the interviews, the participants' gains from the program, the program's contributions, and the effective studies in the program were positive. It has been observed that the developed group psychoeducation program meets the needs of psychological counselor candidates in forgiveness.

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“…. 예컨대 표현적 글쓰기, 마 음 챙김 명상, 용서 글쓰기 등 외상 후 개인의 성장에 초점을 맞춘 연구들이 시도되고 있으며 이러한 프로그램이 PTG를 촉진시키는 효과가 있는 것으로 보고되었다 (Ha, 2012;Jang, 2013;Jo, 2012;Kim & Kim, 2016;Ko, 2012 (Calhoun & Tedeschi, 1999). 이때, 외상 경험자가 경험하는 무력감은 정신적인 실패감(mental defeat)과 관 련 있다 (Ehlers & Clark, 2000).…”

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Effects of Reality Therapy for Posttraumatic Growth in Trauma Survivors : A Pilot Study

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2017

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The purpose of the present study was to develop a Posttraumatic growth (PTG), counseling program based on Reality Therapy, and to investigate its efficacy. The PTG counseling program, developed by consists of 12 individual sessions. Outcome variables, including PTG, symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-efficacy, internal control were assessed at pre-and post-intervention and at a 3-month follow-up. The participants were 11 trauma survivors who had experienced crime (n= 3), domestic violence (n= 2), loss of a loved one (n= 2), separation and divorce (n= 2), bullying (n= 1), and spousal affair (n= 1). The results of this study showed that the PTG counseling program was effective in increasing PTG as well as reducing PTSD symptoms, although it did not change self-efficacy and internal control significantly. Finally, future directions for the therapeutic approach and research are discussed.

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The effect of forgiveness writing therapy on post-traumatic growth in survivors of sexual abuse

Cited by 16 publications

References 41 publications

Early Adverse Stress and Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Treatment Interventions

Early Adverse Stress and Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Treatment Interventions

Affetmeyi Geliştirmeye Yönelik Bir Grup Psikoeğitim Programının Psikolojik Danışman Adaylarının Affetme Düzeylerine Etkisi

Effects of Reality Therapy for Posttraumatic Growth in Trauma Survivors : A Pilot Study

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