The Forgiveness Workbook: Cultivate Compassion, Release Resentment, and Find Peace [Paperback]

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 Workbookcan 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 withThe Forgiveness Workbook.ILENE S. COHEN, PHD,is a respected author and psychotherapist. 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. Learn more about her work at www.doctorilene.com.“This is a book for all adults working on forgiveness. Dr. Cohen’s expertise jumps off each page with easy skill-building coping activities. If 10 minutes a day is all you have, this will help you learn to work on letting go and growing in your forgiveness. I am happy to recommend this book to anyone who wants to heal and grow.”—Dr. Edrica D. Richardson, LMFT, lC³