Several months ago, I wrote as “Concerned Nephew” about a brief bathroom moment — I didn’t wash my hands and fibbed to my ...

Health psychologists have found that stigma-related comments can worsen recovery outcomes by increasing isolation and ...

As a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I've had the privilege of listening to countless life stories and helping people navigate their challenges. While the weight of these ...

Too often, we place forgiveness and anger on opposite sides, as if they’re in competition. The truth is more complex.

Life is not always fair. I know people who are or have been in difficult situations. Often forgiveness and love help them in navigating life. That means self-forgiveness, too. I listened to a person ...

"Self-forgiveness isn't about just moving on or forgetting what happened," says Professor Woodyatt, from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. "People who forgave themselves still ...

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A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some – even when we know it might benefit our mental health. The research, published in the journal ...