Learning On Forgiveness

The purpose of this discussion assignment is two-fold: to demonstrate a deeper understanding of forgiveness and active vs. passive approaches with regard to relationships and forgiveness,  and to integrate learning on forgiveness with your overall learning from the journal exercises and the course. Write a 400-500 word discussion post that discusses takeaways from this section related to the above 2 areas.  Questions to consider when addressing Part 1 of the question: Take some time to reflect on this week’s topic of forgiveness. What did you learn about forgiveness and impact on relationships? How does this affect your own goals for growth in the areas of forgiveness, apology, and facilitating forgiveness? What is the value of an active vs. passive approach to relationships and forgiveness? How could you use knowledge of forgiveness and reconciliation in your work as a helping professional?  Questions to consider when addressing Part II of the question: Why is it important to address skills and competencies, such as those addressed in your learning journal (e.g. communication skills, anger management, etc.) and to grow in the area of mindfulness? How have you personally grown with regard to skills and competencies related to forgiveness and all of the other competencies addressed in your learning journal and the course? What goals do you have for continued improvement and filling in gaps in these areas and what challenges do you face with accomplishing these goals?   CITE: Interpersonal Conflict Reading by Wilmot & Hocker – Chapter 10, pages 318-358 and Chapter 6, pages 195-226 Human Services Application Reading by Barksy: Facilitating Forgiveness, pages 423-428