Before forgiving : cautionary views of forgiveness in psychotherapy / edited by Sharon Lamb, Jeffrie G. Murphy.

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2002.

xvi, 272 p. ; 24 cm.

Publisher's description: Psychologist Sharon Lamb and philosopher Jeffrie Murphy argue that forgiveness has been accepted as a therapeutic strategy without serious, critical examination. Chapters by both psychologists and philosophers ask: Why is forgiveness so popular now? What exactly does it entail? When might it be appropriate for a therapist not to advise forgiveness? When is forgiveness in fact harmful?