How to let go of grudges — and why it could be good for your health

Some scientists say training people to practice forgiveness could be a powerful public health tool. Steve Koch never thought ...
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How Therapists Can Help Clients Move Toward Forgiveness

Psychotherapy often explores family dynamics, unresolved trauma, developmental issues, and the unconscious conflicts that interfere with a client’s ability to optimally cope. Psychotherapy is ...
Psychology Today

The Healing Science of Forgiveness

A powerful therapeutic intervention is gaining scientific validation: forgiveness. Once described primarily in religious texts and spiritual teachings, the act of forgiving has emerged as a powerful ...
The Conversation

Self‑forgiveness is more than self‑comfort − a philosopher explains

As the Jewish High Holidays approach, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and continue with Yom Kippur, the theme of forgiveness keeps coming to my mind. The 10 days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are ...
The Conversation

What we get wrong about forgiveness – a counseling professor unpacks the difference between letting go and making up

Two in five Americans have fought with a family member about politics, according to a 2024 study by the American Psychiatric Association. One in five have become estranged over controversial issues, ...