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?

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).

If you are... - 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.

Research shows that self-forgiveness can increase physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Self-UNforgiveness can make you less happy, healthy, and productive.

Although we don’t often talk about forgiveness as a learned behavior, research reminds us that we can cultivate and execute it with practice. For #therapists, helping our clients to forgive themselves and others can put them on track toward self-healing, self-empowerment, and self-liberation.

When we choose #forgiveness, both mind and body experience the benefits.

For the full conversation between Dr. Shawne Duperon and Dr. Cheryl Wood, head to the website: www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/le...

One element of the CONFESS approach to #forgiveness is "forever valuing." Forever valuing your relationship means that reconciliation is more important to you than winning, being right, or feeling less guilty.

Forgiveness is a practice: engaging it regularly enhances mental wellbeing & strengthens relationships. Take a look through the research today at discoverforgiveness.org

Forgiving ≠ forgetting. Forgiveness researcher Dr. Suzanne Freedman explains the misconception—and why correcting it is critical. #forgiveness #therapy #education

Do you struggle to #forgive yourself? You’re not alone. This six-step workbook by Dr. Everett Worthington introduces a method you can apply to many hurts, even the self-inflicted ones. Access it from our free resources today: www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/mo...

New #research Alert! insights from an educational program that empowers Jewish faith leaders with the educational tools to teach forgiveness. #faithleaders #education

Looking to integrate a few minutes of #forgiveness into your routine, but don’t know where to begin? Start by signing up to our free #newsletter, where we curate forgiveness research and news monthly. Head to DiscoverForgiveness.org/newsletter to sign up.

Forgiveness is a practice: engaging it regularly enhances mental wellbeing & strengthens relationships. Take a look through the research today at discoverforgiveness.org

What if better #sleep was one benefit of #forgiveness? A 2021 national sample found both forgiving others and self‑forgiveness were linked to better sleep. Explore the research from Touissant et al.: www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/le...

Learn about the benefits of forgiveness with resources that include: - research from experts and visionaries in the forgiveness field, - practical workbooks, and - tools that you can start to use today. Head to discoverforgiveness.org to begin.

Looking to integrate a few minutes of forgiveness into your routine, but don’t know where to begin? Start by signing up to our free newsletter, where we curate forgiveness research and news monthly. Head to DiscoverForgiveness.org/newsletter to sign up.

#Shame doesn’t lead to behavioral change. #Forgiveness can. When forgiveness education offers dignity to incarcerated individuals, their lives can change forever.

When anger for a transgression is justified, forgiveness can be harder to reach. Three professionals—a theologian, a public health expert, and a psychologist—weigh in on the challenges of forgiveness in one engaging conversation. Listen to it here: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

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?

"Forgiveness means not allowing the pain of the past to dictate the path of the future,” summarizes Marina Cantacuzino, founder of The Forgiveness Project.

When you think about a past mistake, does the “oh-no-I-simply-can’t-believe-I-did-that” feeling “make you break out in a cold sweat?”

Stay informed on forgiveness science insights. Our newsletter subscribers receive updates on the latest and most impactful forgiveness research and news. Once a month, free, and full of new insights on forgiveness. Ready to join the list? Head to discoverforgiveness.org/newsletter to sign up.

Forgiveness education can be one prong of a comprehensive approach to restorative justice for incarcerated individuals. Our friends at @greatergoods.bsky.social spotlight the work of Sylvester Jackson at Believers for Change.

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.

Ready to move past self-doubt and shame? Listen to Letting Go Without Losing Yourself, an inspiring dialogue between EMMY® Award-winning producer and founder of Project Forgive, Dr. Shawne Duperon, and international motivational speaker and author Dr. Cheryl Wood.

Are you a forgiveness researcher? We want to hear from you! It's never been easier to submit your research to our library—just fill out the new form directly on our site: discoverforgiveness.org/about

Do you live in the past, present, or future? New research shows that your response may affect how you approach (or avoid) self-forgiveness. Discover the insights: www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/wh...

#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...

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.

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.

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.

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): www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/wh...

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!

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.

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: www.discoverforgiveness.org/resources/fo...

After serving jail time for a murder she didn't commit, Amanda Knox went on a journey of #compassion, #healing, and #forgiveness. Our friends at @greatergoodedu.bsky.social spoke to Knox about her "indirect" path to forgiving her prosecutor. Read the interview:

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).

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.

#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.

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.

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?

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...

Your reminder from the wisdom of #Confucius that forgiveness for others starts with forgiveness of self.

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...

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

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...

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.

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...