Unforgiveness
Help clients understand what unforgiveness is, why people experience it, and how they can change if they want to.
Unforgiveness
Unforgiveness is an unwillingness or inability to let go of past hurts and move on. This tool explains what unforgiveness is and the positive and negative effects it can have. You can use it to see if you are experiencing unforgiveness and explore ways to change it, if you want to.
Overview
Everyone experiences hurts and transgressions. When an offence occurs, people often react with anger, fear, or sadness. When these responses persist, people are said to enter a state of ‘unforgiveness’. While unforgiveness is often distressing and detrimental, research suggests it can sometimes be beneficial.
This information handout describes unforgiveness, why people experience it, and how they can change if they want to.
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