Article Summary This study was developed to provide the reader with an understanding of forgiveness therapy as a key component to the recovery of drug and alcohol inpatients in a rehabilitation facility. Within this article a randomized group study was carried out with two groups of seven. These two groups underwent a study of approximately twelve sessions. One group specialized in forgiveness therapy while the others focused on individualized alternative treatments based on routine therapeutic techniques. This article was the first to question the effectiveness of forgiveness therapy as a major factor in preventing relapse. Title Critique After reviewing this article and evaluating the titles, you may determine that the title is specific enough. According to Pyrcazak (2008), a title should not only be specific but concise. The title Effects of Forgiveness Therapy on Anger, Mood, and Vulnerability to Substance Use Among Inpatient Substance-Dependent Clients gives the reader an idea of who the study participants are. These participants, also called variables, are the main characters involved in the research. The protagonists of this research are hospitalized patients addicted to substances. The participants who were part of the study were described as angry, anxious and depressed individuals. Additionally, the title includes a link regarding the effects that forgiveness therapy has on hospitalized substance-dependent clients who exhibit problems with anger, anxiety, depression, and other related emotions that trigger their substance use (Lin, W., Enright, R, Krahn, D., & Baskin, T., 2004). This title specifically mentions Forgiveness Therapy. Forgiveness Therapy is described... in the center of the paper... vulnerable to relapse. This alternative hypothesis arises easily from the literature review. Research from previous sources contributes to the cohesion of the article. This adds that research helps bring the article together. Finally, the design is appropriate to show the effectiveness of this randomized group study. Works Cited Gerlock, A. (1993). Veteran responses to anger management intervention. Advances in Mental Health Nursing, 15, 393-4088.Lin, W., Enright, R.D., Krahn, D., Mack, D., & Baskin, T.W. (2004). Effects of forgiveness therapy on anger, mood, and vulnerability to substance use among substance-dependent inpatients. Journal of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, 72(6), 1114-1121.Pyrczak, F. (2008). Evaluating research in academic journals (4th ed.). Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
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