The Effect of Self-Forgiveness on Self-Stigma in Addiction.

"The six-step model includes a workbook that applies Worthington's (2013) conceptualization of self-forgiveness and guides the practitioner and participant through the self-forgiveness process. Each step provides a framework for techniques and includes psychoeducation, interventions, and homework to be completed in between sessions. The individual sessions will not conflict with the timing or content of the unit's regular treatment schedule, thus, participation in the study will not affect a patient's ability to participate in TAU. All interventions will be done individually to ensure that participant confidentiality is respected throughout the therapeutic process."

Treatment as Usual (TAU) includes four group therapy sessions facilitated by the social services team (counselors and social workers), two 12-step meetings facilitated by outside representatives of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), dietary, spirituality, medical care including vital signs and the administration of prescribed medication by the nursing staff, and individual needs assessment with a recommendation of appropriate aftercare.