DiscoverForgiveness.org
@discoverforgive.bsky.social
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A digital hub focusing on the science of forgiveness. What will you discover?
#NewResearch
in the Discover Forgiveness library: A 2024 longitudinal study on religious Canadian adults examining the between-person, within-person, and cross-level effects of these forms of forgiveness on stress. Explore the research:
www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/th...
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https://www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/the-interplay-of-forgiveness-by-god-and-self-forgiveness-a-longitudinal-study-of-moderating-effects-on-stress-overload-in-a-religious-canadian-sample"
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What if you could sleep better by working through forgiveness? Would you give it a go? A 2021 national sample found both forgiving others and self‑forgiveness were linked to better sleep.
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Our newsletter subscribers receive hand-curated updates on the latest and most impactful
#forgiveness
research and news in their inbox each month, for free. Ready to join the list? Head to
DiscoverForgiveness.org/newsletter
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Embark on a journey of healing and growth through forgiveness with Discover Forgiveness. Delve into the profound impact of forgiveness with guidance from our diverse panel of experts, including psycho...
https://DiscoverForgiveness.org/newsletter
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Our newsletter subscribers receive hand-curated updates on the latest and most impactful forgiveness research and news in their inbox each month, for free. Ready to join the list? Head to
DiscoverForgiveness.org/newsletter
to sign up.
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Embark on a journey of healing and growth through forgiveness with Discover Forgiveness. Delve into the profound impact of forgiveness with guidance from our diverse panel of experts, including psycho...
https://DiscoverForgiveness.org/newsletter
13 days ago
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Self‑condemnation can trap us in pain. A 2025 qualitative study by Woodyatt et al. asked: What makes self‑forgiveness so difficult? Explore their findings to understand more about the experiences of those who have been able to self-forgive (or not):
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https://www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/what-makes-self-forgiveness-so-difficult-for-some-understanding-the-lived-experience-of-those-stuck-in-self-condemnation
15 days ago
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Forgiveness took center stage at the Inner Development Goals Summit, where leaders from the Interfaith Mediation Centre in Nigeria reminded us that "unforgiveness is like taking poison." Thank you to IDG Summit for spotlighting forgiveness as a critical skill for sustainable social development!
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In a ten-year study on American adults, greater hostility was associated with the development of more cognitive impairment. Being more self-forgiving appeared to mitigate these hostility-related effects on cognition.
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New research upload: Forgiveness isn’t just about mental wellbeing. It shows up in physical health too. Genes and cortisol reactivity help explain how trait forgiveness plays out in our HPA axis. Read the study by Lan et al, 2025:
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After serving jail time for a murder she didn't commit, Amanda Knox went on a journey of
#compassion
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#healing
, and
#forgiveness
. Our friends at
@greatergoodedu.bsky.social
spoke to Knox about her "indirect" path to forgiving her prosecutor. Read the interview:
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What Wrongfully Imprisoned Amanda Knox Can Teach Us About Forgiveness
After serving jail time for a murder she didn't commit, Amanda Knox went on a journey of compassion, healing, and forgiveness.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_wrongfully_imprisoned_amanda_knox_can_teach_us_about_forgiveness
about 2 months ago
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Gratitude, forgiveness, and self-regulation are three traits that enhance overall well-being and decrease risk behaviors for school-aged children. They also reduce students' involvement in bullying and cyberbullying (Oliveira et al., 2024).
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A growing body of evidence has supported the efficacy of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for treating psychological symptoms of
#anxiety
,
#depression
,
#phobia
, and
#PTSD
. New research shows that even a single EFT session can increase forgiveness and improve mental health.
2 months ago
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#Forgiveness
can be defined as reframing resentment. It does not require excusing or reconciliation, which is a critical distinction for victims moving past painful transgressions.
3 months ago
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Stress lingers when we ruminate on harm. When we reframe the actions of others through forgiveness, we activate our potential for social connection with them, while regulating our own emotional and physical stress response.
3 months ago
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Happier classrooms begin with forgiveness. The Courage to Forgive framework is a free, science-backed resource made for
#Educators
,
#Counselors
, and
#HomeSchool
parents to supplement social-emotional learning with tools for forgiveness. How do you teach forgiveness in your classroom?
3 months ago
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Research shows that self-forgiveness can increase physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Self-UNforgiveness can make you less happy, healthy, and productive. Begin the 9-step journey to self-forgiveness today:
www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/re...
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3 months ago
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Your reminder from the wisdom of
#Confucius
that forgiveness for others starts with forgiveness of self.
3 months ago
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This is your reminder for this new school year: learning
#forgiveness
helps students grow through classroom conflicts. Whether you're a
#parent
or an
#educator
, you can teach the children in your life forgiveness. Start here:
www.discoverforgiveness.org/tools/the-co...
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https://www.discoverforgiveness.org/tools/the-courage-to-forgive-educating-elementary-school-children-about-forgiveness"
3 months ago
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If you're... - An Educator - A Faith leader - A Mental health professional - A Business leader - An Employer - A Parent - A Family member - A Spouse - A Neighbor ...then we have the scientific research to show how
#forgiveness
can improve your life. Take the first step at
DiscoverForgiveness.org
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Explore the transformative power of forgiveness at Discover Forgiveness. Our experts, from psychologists to spiritual leaders, offer insights and resources for healing and growth through forgiveness. ...
https://DiscoverForgiveness.org
3 months ago
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For
#therapists
, helping our clients to forgive themselves and others can put them on track toward self-healing, self-empowerment, and self-liberation. Discover 6 techniques to help clients forgive:
www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/fo...
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3 months ago
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Contemporary research supports the 18th-century wisdom of British playwright, abolitionist, and philanthropist Hannah More. When we forgive, we release ourselves from both the emotional and physical taxes of stress.
4 months ago
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Letting go of a grudge isn’t weakness—it’s science. Forgiveness can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and improve your quality of life. In this article, Amy Morin explains why forgiving helps you far more than the person who hurt you:
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what...
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The Science of Forgiveness: How Letting Go Heals You
It doesn't need to be quick, and it doesn't require reconciliation.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/202504/the-science-of-forgiveness-how-letting-go-heals-you
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