Forgiveness therapists in Isla Vista, California CA
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
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
I think forgiveness is much harder than people believe. It may take time to process and be ok with hurt or anger that you may have felt.
31 Years Experience
Forgiveness
Karen Rippy - Relationship Expert - office and online: Family, couple/marriage, extended family, students).
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT
Forgiveness is a process and it is a good idea for you and your partner to find full closure with a professional therapist rather than "sweep things under the rug" . Let me help you understand and more deeply understand "the elephant in the room."
Work individually and with your loved one to understand and heal relationship wounds.
39 Years Experience
Forgiveness
Daniela Bumann
Life Coach, Life Mastery Coach and Liberator
Are you tired of destructive habits or need to forgive yourself or another? Recognize and get past limiting beliefs to live the life you WANT & deserve! In a positive and judgement free zone, learn NEW skills and strategies to achieve your goals and maximize your life - living it on your terms!
30 Years Experience
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