In Part 1 of this blog post on forgiveness , we explored both what forgiveness is, and what it is not based on The Book of Forgiving by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Reverend Mpho Tutu. Before providing their framework on how to extend forgiveness, the...
As we have been stuck at home or with our families during this pandemic , it can feel hard to feel motivated to connect with others. Sometimes you just want a break! Thinking of connection in terms of meaningful interactions that assist in decreasing behavioral...
A recent report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA ) highlighted that veterans, their families, and service members have unique holistic needs. These needs require culturally competent approaches with multidisciplinary services and treatments. Additionally, the National Veterans Foundation found that service...
Forgiveness: Why We Resist It, and Why We Need It A few years ago, I gave a presentation at my workplace on the topic of forgiveness. When I let my co-workers know what I would be speaking about forgiveness, my peers let out a collective...