Research

Psychological Interventions

My interests in forgiveness and religion/spirituality are complimented by the importance that I place on  applied research. The major focus of this research is on psychological interventions, primarily (a) helping people overcome interpersonal injuries, and (b) understanding the role and use of religious content and techniques in therapy. Another way to understand this third area is the way in which I make my research on forgiveness and religion practical, applying what I learn in ways that help clinicians, counselors, and educators be more effective in their attempts to help people. This area also includes investigations into the process and outcome of group counseling and the barriers of seeking psychological help.

Select Publications

Wade, N.G. & Goldman, D. (2006). Sex, group composition, and the efficacy of interventions to promote forgiveness. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 10, 297-308.

Vogel, D.L., Wade, N.G., & Hackler, A. H. (2007). The mediating role of self-stigma associated with seeking help on intentions to seek counseling. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 54, 40-50.

Wade, N.G., Worthington, E.L., Jr., & Haake, S. (in press). Promoting forgiveness: Comparison of explicit forgiveness interventions with an alternative treatment. Journal of Counseling and Development.