Forgiveness

<p>Why is forgiveness so important for our own health, and how do we get better at it? What’s the difference between forgiving and reconciling? Do we always need both? Therapist <strong>Dave Verhaagen</strong> and pastors <strong>Kevin Dixon</strong> and <strong>Sam Barnhart </strong>share their own experiences and struggles with forgiving those who have wronged them. </p><p>- - -</p><p>In this episode, Dave shares Everett Worthington’s REACH model for forgiveness. That acronym stands for:</p><p>(R)ecall</p><p>(E)empathize with the offender</p><p>(A)altruistically offer forgiveness</p><p>(C)ommit publicly </p><p>(H)old on to your commitment when doubts resurface</p><p>- - -</p><p>Do you have a comment or question about mental health and spiritual issues? Join the discussion: Text us at (615) 861-9503. If you would like to talk with someone, you can email Journey's care pastor, Sam Barnhart, sam@journeytn.com. </p>