Discussion: Reflections on Forgiveness and Revenge

There has been some controversy about the goals of therapy for victims of traumatic events. Some therapists see forgiveness as a way for victims to forget what has happened to them; some see revenge as unhealthy for the victims.

Tasks:

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research the topics of "Forgiveness" and "Revenge" in the context of therapeutic approaches for victims of violent crimes.

In a minimum of 300 words, discuss the controversy of forgiveness versus revenge and post your impressions.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.