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  • Psychology
  • Gerontology
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Forgiveness interventions are crucial for older adults' well-being.
  • This article details a group intervention integrating forgiveness and mindfulness.
  • The intervention is designed for adults aged 60 and older.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel group intervention for older adults.
  • To integrate forgiveness skills with mindfulness techniques.
  • To evaluate the intervention's effectiveness on forgiveness, mindfulness, self-compassion, and mental health.

Main Methods:

  • An eight-session group intervention, the Mindfulness-based Forgiveness Group, was implemented.
  • Skills taught included recognizing expectations, broadening perspectives, and discovering positive intentions.
  • Mindfulness, self-compassion, and forgiveness were cultivated through exercises and meditations.

Main Results:

  • Pre- and post-test analyses showed significant improvements in forgiveness.
  • Participants demonstrated significant gains in mindfulness and self-compassion.
  • Mental health outcomes also showed significant positive changes.

Conclusions:

  • The Mindfulness-based Forgiveness Group is a promising intervention for older adults.
  • Qualitative data identified helpful elements of the intervention.
  • Suggestions are provided for social workers to replicate and adapt the intervention.