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 ...

We retaliate against ourselves when we obey our inner critic. Yet can learn to forgive ourselves and move on to life without self-shaming.

Why grace isn’t owed to people who refuse accountability.

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 ...

Forgiving yourself is so difficult because events that triggered guilt still feel fresh in mind - even if they happened years ago, say scientists. Australian psychologists discovered why ...

"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 ...

Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers. Each month, financial educator Tiffany Aliche—a.k.a. The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses ...

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 ...

Some people find it easy to be kind, until they have to turn that compassion inward. Here are the signs you might be lacking in self-compassion. It’s not at all an uncommon experience to be deeply ...

Madness, betrayal and a quest for forgiveness are the main themes of “I’m Not Li Bai,” a Chinese language play written by Bo Bai, directed by Huiwen Chang GS and produced by Princeton Chinese Theatre ...