What Happens When Parents Say “I Was Wrong”
Accountability matters in family relationships. Here's what research says about getting it right.
Is There Hope for Forgiveness After Group Violence?
Reconciliation work in Rwanda can serve as a model for what political forgiveness could look like between groups in conflict.
Seven Guidelines for Therapists Helping Clients to Forgive
Understanding the nuances and misconceptions around forgiveness can help you guide clients in the process, if that's where clients want to go.
What We Get Wrong About Teaching Kids to Apologize and Forgive
Too often, parents and teachers try to force kids to apologize and forgive. But research suggests there’s a better way that will make a deeper, more…
How Does Forgiveness Benefit People Around the World?
Researchers surveyed residents of 22 countries to investigate how forgiveness impacts our well-being.
Why Forgiving Ourselves Feels So Hard—and What Helps
Researchers explored why some people can forgive themselves after a wrongdoing, while others remain stuck in perpetual guilt and shame.
Lessons from Cultivating Forgiveness in Faith-Based Communities
Public health–style campaigns focused on forgiveness can have surprisingly powerful benefits.
What Happens When Faith Leaders Try to Force Forgiveness?
There is pressure to forgive in many settings, including the church. But this culture can change—and people can find more authentic forgiveness.
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