Emotion-focused therapy, forgiveness and aging: An integrated aproach to enhancing emotional well-being

D'Almeida, Bernardo Monteiro Fernandes Corrêa

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D'Almeida, Bernardo Monteiro Fernandes Corrêa

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In recent decades, particularly within the realm of psychology, research has increasingly highlighted the importance of forgiveness in enhancing personal well-being and fostering sociocultural development. Research and clinical practice in this area have expanded considerably. Forgiveness is seen as a response to unjust situations, closely connected to emotional dynamics and their transformative potential. Thus, emphasizing the emotional dimension of forgiveness is crucial. This is one of the reasons why the thesis focuses on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) as a therapeutic model. Despite the growing attention to EFT and forgiveness in psychology, certain areas still require further exploration—among them, forgiveness in older adults. Given the distinctive challenges encountered by older adults, alongside the increasing demographic of this population, the beneficial effects of forgiveness on their health become increasingly apparent. The focus of this research is to investigate forgiveness in the older population using EFT to address emotional injuries caused by offenses. This approach aims to fill a gap in current studies and ultimately promote well-being in this demographic.