And what does redemption — or just forgiveness — look like? For those of us who care about social justice (and legal justice) ...

When those closest to us inflict pain, the contradiction feels unbearable. The very people we trust most possess the power to devastate us completely. Yet within this vulnerability lies an opportunity ...

One sibling steals the other’s favorite toy, or maybe they both committed their share of offenses. Their parents want them to apologize to each other. A spouse failed to finish their part of the ...

Nobody is perfect. It could have been unintentional, but you were the target of their low moment and got wronged in the process. You are feeling the range of lousy emotions: anger, sadness, shame, ...

Being hurt by others is common and can be deeply painful. How we respond can affect our individual and collective well-being.

Psychotherapy often explores family dynamics, unresolved trauma, developmental issues, and the unconscious conflicts that interfere with a client’s ability to optimally cope. Psychotherapy is ...

Many people view forgiveness as an offshoot of love -- a gift given freely to those who have hurt you. Of course, forgiving is notoriously difficult. "Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea until ...

Life experiences can make forgiveness harder for some women. Some women have a hard time forgiving people as they get older. This is usually the result of several reasons. Life experiences and the ...