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The Forgiveness Workbook: Cultivate Compassion, Release Resentment, and Find Peace
Let go and learn to forgive
Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened or returning to the way things were before: it means choosing to release resentment and live a freer, happier life. For anyone seeking a starting point on the path to forgiving themselves or someone else, The Forgiveness Workbook can light the way.
This simple and straightforward guide gets right to the heart of what forgiveness means and why it can feel so hard to do. Explore all the ways that practicing empathy and forgiveness encourages healing and growth, with activities, quizzes, and guided prompts that offer support for every step of the process.
Go deeper than other personal growth books with:
Six steps to moving on—Find a road map of what to expect along the journey, with chapters that clearly break down the six stages of forgiveness.
Focus on self-empowerment—Learn how a willingness to forgive helps build resilience, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self.
The science of forgiveness—Understand what happens in the brain and body when you hold in negative feelings—and the benefits of leaving them behind.
Find strategies for releasing blame and moving on with The Forgiveness Workbook.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened or returning to the way things were before: it means choosing to release resentment and live a freer, happier life. For anyone seeking a starting point on the path to forgiving themselves or someone else, The Forgiveness Workbook can light the way.
This simple and straightforward guide gets right to the heart of what forgiveness means and why it can feel so hard to do. Explore all the ways that practicing empathy and forgiveness encourages healing and growth, with activities, quizzes, and guided prompts that offer support for every step of the process.
Go deeper than other personal growth books with:
Six steps to moving on—Find a road map of what to expect along the journey, with chapters that clearly break down the six stages of forgiveness.
Focus on self-empowerment—Learn how a willingness to forgive helps build resilience, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of self.
The science of forgiveness—Understand what happens in the brain and body when you hold in negative feelings—and the benefits of leaving them behind.
Find strategies for releasing blame and moving on with The Forgiveness Workbook.
190 pages, Paperback
Published June 15, 2021
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About the author
Ilene S. Cohen
11 books69 followersDr. Ilene S. Cohen, PhD, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and mother of two young girls. She is one of the most respected voices in the psychology of people-pleasing and navigating the difficulty of living an intentional life while trying to maintain fulfilling relationships. She is the author of 5 books, all of which have received awards and 5-star ratings from her readers. These include her most famous book, When It's Never About You, and her latest book, Anxious for Answers.
She's a regular contributor to Psychology Today, with dedicated readers in the millions. Her books and therapy practice are fueled by a passion for helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self, and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. As president of her family's foundation, Dr. Ilene oversees various initiatives geared toward creating better opportunities for those in need.
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She's a regular contributor to Psychology Today, with dedicated readers in the millions. Her books and therapy practice are fueled by a passion for helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self, and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. As president of her family's foundation, Dr. Ilene oversees various initiatives geared toward creating better opportunities for those in need.
Link to Indiereader.com book reviews:
https://indiereader.com/2018/01/when-...
https://indiereader.com/book_review/a...
https://indiereader.com/book_review/i...
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May 31, 2023
I can’t say enough good things about this book. Best book I’ve read (completed?) this year. A workbook and a hug. Forgiveness is radical. Grateful for this book and(!!!) grateful to have grown from brutal experiences.
February 16, 2024
This is the best book on forgiveness I've read so far! Cohen's therapist background gives gentle insights on working through emotions and finding the way to a new daily mindset and positive behaviors. The reflection questions, exercises, and space for writing helped me get unstuck on past injustices and find a way forward. I know I'll be going back to this resource time and again.
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