The Forgiveness Model

Deciding to Forgive

In episode 10, we will discuss the fifth step in the forgiveness model, deciding to forgive. We examine the various motivations for forgiveness and how they impact the ability to experience lasting forgiveness.

Who Could You Be If You Let the Offense Go?

In episode 9, we will discuss the fourth step in the forgiveness model: what / who could you be if you let the offense go? We identify how this experience has shaped the participants in communication and connection with others. As well as the impact harboring unforgiveness has on the physical and emotional health.

Determine Who is Really Impacted by Holding On

In episode 8, we will discuss the third step in the forgiveness model, determining who is really impacted by holding on. We address who these feelings really hurt, false accountability, and what holding on actually costs the individual.

Identify the emotions - you have a right to feel what you feel

In Episode 7, we will discuss the second step in the forgiveness model, identifying emotions. We define primary and secondary emotions and the role they play. As well as determining if what is felt is based on the current situation or from a past experience.

Acknowledging the Offense

In episode 6, we will discuss the first step in the forgiveness model, acknowledging the offense. We will identify the participants, determine what really happened from various perspectives, and evaluate the offense with renewed clarity.