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This model requires the therapist to interchangeably play various roles. The foundational part of the model requires a significant of psychoeducation on what forgiveness is and not. While the process of forgiveness is different for everyone, it is helpful for the therapist to educate the client of the process itself and identify areas of safety concerns and safety plan.

 

Times may exist when the therapist will have to be more directive in leading the client. Other times the therapist will be less directive and allow the client to lead. The therapist must be in-tune with the client and check in often to ensure safety, as a great possibility exists for the client to be re-tramatized during the process.

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In order for a client to properly and safely go through this process, the client needs to be honest whether in they desire to forgive and demonstrate commitment to going through the process.

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References: 

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Enright, R.D. (2012). The Forgiving Life: A Pathway to Overcoming Resentment and

Creating a Legacy of Love (APA Lifetools). Washington, DC: American

Psychological Association, 2012. [cf: http://www.internationalforgiveness.com/]

 

Enright, R. D. (2014). Clearing up client confusion regarding the meaning of forgiveness: an Aristotelian/Thomistic analysis with counseling implications. Counseling and Values, 59(2), 249+. Retrieved fromhttp://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/apps/doc/A387347563/ITOF?u=vic_liberty&sid=ITOF&xid=de0535d6

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Kim, J. J., & Enright, R. D. (2014). A theological and psychological defense of self-forgiveness: Implications for counseling. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 42(3), 260-268. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.liberty.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/docview/1735314375?accountid=12085

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Sutton, P. (n.d.). The Enright Process Model of Psychological Forgiveness.  Retrieved 7/22/18https://couragerc.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/02/Enright_Process_Forgiveness_1.pdf

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