Forgiveness

October marks Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, a time when parents of children taken too soon grieve and recall special memories, but also a time to learn more about SIDS ... Read More

Robert woke up grumpy. Why shouldn’t he? He and Evelyn went round and round ’til past 1 a.m., not resolving the issue even at that late hour, and they went to bed in a grouchy mood. ... Read More

Infidelity can be one of the most painful experiences in a relationship. The betrayal and loss of trust can pull the rug out from even the strongest of partnerships. Many people who have ... Read More

The current economic situation in America has caused many individuals to lose their homes. Families that were self-supporting may now find themselves in unique living arrangements. Extended ... Read More

Some people are able to forgive more easily than others. Small errors in judgment, little white lies, and backhanded comments can quickly be forgiven. But resentments that run deeper, such ... Read More

Forgiveness is a significant part of my work with families and couples. Individuals have a difficult time forgiving themselves for behaviors they legitimately have ownership of and for ... Read More

Forgiveness is often misunderstood. I recall asking a colleague to forgive me for my unskillfulness in handling a situation that affected him. I had made an important decision without consulting ... Read More

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this from couples during a session. Something big happens between them, like one person cheated, the offending party apologizes but the difficulty ... Read More

People who struggle with alcohol use problems often experience a range of emotions relating to their alcohol use, including anger, frustration, shame, and most importantly guilt. A new ... Read More

Forgiveness is a word which can evoke conflicting thoughts and feeling. Images of turning the other cheek can arise in ways that keep you stuck in hurtful or even abusive situations, which ... Read More

My 85 year old father had a stroke recently. He is a survivor of the Holocaust, as was my mother of blessed memory. My father has survived once again. My parents withstood emotional and ... Read More

Full permission has been given by the client to tell this story on GoodTherapy.org. All identifying information has been changed. The client ‘Jimmy’ that I described in the previous ... Read More