Forgiveness therapists in Coalinga, California CA
Forgiveness
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Forgiveness is quite frequently a component of the clinical work that I do. One guiding idea I share with my clients is that often it is more beneficial to forgive for the person forgiving than for the person being forgiven. An important distinction though is not to push people to forgive prematurely in such a way that it invalidates their feelings and concerns. Rather, I view forgiveness as something that can grow out of working through one's hurts. One important concept that my clients tend to find useful is compassion, not just for the other party, but for oneself as well.
24 Years Experience
Forgiveness
Julia Craddolph
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 121812
Forgiveness can be so difficult, but it can also provide so much peace when you are ready.
7 Years Experience
Forgiveness
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
A friend of mine once said that not forgiving is like holding hot coals in your hands, threatening to throw them at someone, when all you get is burned hands -- better to drop the coals, through forgiveness, than keep getting burned. Forgiveness is for you, not the other person. It relieves you of the burden of carrying anger and resentment toward another, or even yourself. Healing is for yourself when you forgive another person. Their response to you forgiving them can be a bonus, but it isn't necessary, as proven by the fact that we can forgive people that are no longer alive.
36 Years Experience
Forgiveness
Jessica Thompson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Forgiveness is such a deep practice in self-healing and release. It is not condoning or agreeing with the other person's actions, absolutely not. It is about having compassion for the person who hurt you and releasing their hold on your energy. And more importantly, can you forgive yourself?
10 Years Experience
Forgiveness
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Creatively explore your emotions, perspectives, and experiences, fostering self-reflection, healing, and releasing resentment to cultivate inner peace and personal growth.
5 Years Experience