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The act of forgiveness entails the release of anger and resentment toward a person who has done you wrong. This act does not mean you have to condone or excuse the misdeed, nor do you need to reconcile with the wrongdoer. Forgiveness, however, does release you from the bitterness that may be holding you back. See where you fall on this forgiveness scale.
This test is for anyone who wants to examine their ability to forgive. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be prescriptive.
You can also seek the help of a mental health professional; find one near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.
Forgiveness can improve mental and physical health. Monitor on Psychology. American Psychological Association.
Forgiveness, Stress, and Health: A 5-Week Dynamic Parallel Process Study. Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
Forgiveness therapy: An empirical guide for resolving anger and restoring hope. American Psychological Association. Enright, R. D., Fitzgibbons, R. P.
Measures of Forgiveness: Self-Report, Physiological, Chemical, and Behavioral Indicators. Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Constructs. E.L. Worthington, et al.
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