Abstract

Most theory and research on forgiveness focuses on people's capacity or willingness to forgive others. Forgiveness, however, is a complex process that involves both interpersonal and intrapersonal dimensions. Based on extensive clinical experience, Enright and the Human Development Study Group (1996) proposed a “forgiveness triad” to capture the multiple layers of forgiveness in human experience. In addition to the capacity to forgive others, Enright et al. (1996) also called attention to the importance of receiving forgiveness and forgiving the self.