What Forgiveness IS: Stop saying “I’m sorry” and learn how to forgive and repair your relationship
Forgiving someone can be very difficult. How do we let someone off the hook after they’ve harmed us? Learn the key elements of forgiveness in this video so you can adequately repair relationships and begin feeling connected again! We’re all going to mess up at times. Rather than avoid relationship repair, we can have a different kind of conversation—a healing conversation—that recognizes the exact pain we caused AND helps us feel even more connected than before. Make sure to also watch the video “What Forgiveness IS NOT” to make sure you that the only thing you’re avoiding are the pitfalls of apologies that DON’T work! (Hint: Saying “I’m sorry” is not usually sufficient to thoroughly heal a relationship injury.) ============================================================================= 🚧 And always remember: Safety First! Watch my VERY important video • What is Emotional Safety? How to prevent c... on how to build EMOTIONAL SAFETY so you can more easily and effectively discuss deeper feelings and needs and continue shaping a healthy, loving relationship! ============================================================================= And it is MY hope that YOU too can build a strong, sustainable sense of hope as you repair injuries and build intimacy in your most important relationship! ************************************************************************************************** ❤️ Go even deeper! Would you like me to guide you and your partner through 15 lessons focusing on effective communication, navigating conflict as a team, and creating daily patterns of emotional intimacy? My ONLINE COUPLES COURSE includes expert teaching so you can gain many practical insights, skills and tools to strengthen your relationship! I provide self-reflection exercises, discussion questions, and application exercises for each lesson! See the course here: https://relationship-institute-of-the... Want 30% OFF my NEW Online “Intimate Foundations” couples communication course? Use this link ➡️ https://relationship-institute-of-the... ************************************************************************************************** TIMESTAMP 0:00 - Intro 1:26 – a choice 1:56 – a bitterness killer 2:38 – a process 3:37 - freedom 4:31 – resentment prevention 5:14 – risky 5:57 – vulnerable 7:08 – messy 8:25 – sincere 9:25 – mercy 10:09 – grace 11:01 – radical & illogical 12:07 – healing 13:19 – hard LET’S CONNECT! Instagram: / alex.avila.official Twitter: twitter.com/alexavilahelps Facebook: / alexanderavilacounselor DISCLAIMER: Content provided here does not act as or substitute therapy or counseling. Please seek a professional counselor if you become aware of concerns or feel threatened in your relationship. As mentioned in the video, because of threats of abuse some relationships cannot and should not be continued. #forgiveness #marriage #healthyrelationships
