Forgiveness: Sometimes in relationship, we do and say things that hurt another person. We can then have a lot of self-judgment and judgment of others that does not serve us. It is important, in order to move past the anger and hurt fo forgive others and mostly ourselves, in order to go on from the situation from a place of greater clarity and wisdom.
Forgiveness is a process and it is a good idea for you and your partner to find full closure with a professional therapist rather than "sweep things under the rug" . Let me help you understand and more deeply understand "the elephant in the room."
Work individually and with your loved one to understand and heal relationship wounds.
Mindfulness practices are foundational in learning to forgive ourselves and others. With coaching around the roots of suffering that make us resentful and unable to forgive we find that the feelings of hurt are workable. We can all learn to forgive and it starts with us!
Forgiveness is the only response that can influence a person's angry or resentful reaction to life. To refuse to forgive, especially if there is no attempt to apologize, is to sentence oneself to a lifetime of bitterness. This affects the person's health and entire life experience.
Forgiving someone who has wronged or hurt you can be both important and very hard to actually do. Whether you are a child who endured abuse or neglect or in a relationship where your partner hurt you, forgiveness can be a process that requires care, tact and wisdom. Gretchen has helped countless individuals and couples chart a path toward healing and forgiveness through individual, couples therapy and family therapy. Set up a free consultation today to see how Gretchen can help you meet your unique goals.
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Forgiveness is quite frequently a component of the clinical work that I do. One guiding idea I share with my clients is that often it is more beneficial to forgive for the person forgiving than for the person being forgiven. An important distinction though is not to push people to forgive prematurely in such a way that it invalidates their feelings and concerns. Rather, I view forgiveness as something that can grow out of working through one's hurts. One important concept that my clients tend to find useful is compassion, not just for the other party, but for oneself as well.
Forgiveness is a process and must be practiced. Forgiveness is a healthy way to set yourself free. It is a gift that one can give themself as it is not for the other person. I possess years of assisting individuals develop the tools they need to help them grow and heal from the pain or events that one has experienced in life.
Hypnotherapist, Licensed RTT Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotist, Duke Certified Health Coach, Spiritual Counselor
For forgiveness work, we can do prayer work and identify areas that you want help finding forgiveness for. Using spiritual counseling we can restore your sense of wellbeing.
Forgiveness is one of the hardest things to do. When we have been wronged, there is a desire for justice, and a desire to protect ourselves from future hurts. I walk with people to help them forgive and heal from the wound that was caused
Forgiveness is an essential part of regaining wholeness and purpose in your life. Blame can keep you stuck and feeling disempowered. This process does not mean condoning inappropriate behavior. It is meant to facilitate growth and freedom in your life.