Development of a Forgiveness Therapy Module Based on the Narrative of Joseph for PTSD Recovery in Christian Rehabilitation Services

Abstract

This research was motivated by the need for structured intervention for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder at Villa Pemulihan Pelita Foundation, where the existing approaches have not specifically addressed trauma. The study aimed to develop a forgiveness therapy module based on the narrative of Joseph that is feasible for use. The method employed was research and development level 1 with a mixed methods approach using sequential explanatory design. Validation was conducted by ten multidisciplinary experts through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The discussion encompasses four main sub-sections: the process of forgiveness in Joseph's narrative as a model for trauma recovery; the integration of forgiveness therapy with Joseph's narrative within a holistic intervention framework; expert validation of the module's feasibility, which yielded a score of 81.647 percent in the highly appropriate category; and module revisions based on expert input focused on strengthening trauma-informed safety aspects, enhancing the integration of psychology and spirituality, and improving facilitator guidelines. The findings indicate that the developed module is conceptually valid and feasible for implementation. In conclusion, this module is recommended for field testing to measure its effectiveness, as well as for further development in digital formats and facilitator training.