Course on Healing Through Forgiveness

Module

1

Introduction to Forgiveness

In this module, learners review the basics of forgiveness. The course teaches learners what forgiveness really means and gives examples of times when forgiveness may be needed. It also explores what forgiveness looks like - when forgiving yourself and others. The course challenges learners to apply the principles of the module using life-like scenarios to show understanding of the content being taught.

Module

2

Forgiving Others

Module 2 teaches children about forgiving others. It's important for children to understand when forgiveness may be needed. Once they recognize the need for forgiveness, learners can learn to follow the process to forgive others, building skills to forgive others through words and actions.

Module

3

Receiving Forgiveness

In Module 3, learners think about forgiveness from the opposite perspective, from the viewpoint of the person seeking forgiveness. This module helps learners to consider how they respond to events where they have made a mistake and angered or hurt someone. Learners consider the reflection and actions they can take in order to seek forgiveness from others in efforts to make amends and steps towards reconciliation. The module also helps learners to understand how to forgive themselves and move forward in a positive way, so as to not make the mistake again.

Module

4

How Forgiveness Helps

Module 4 teaches learners about all of the different ways that forgiveness is beneficial. The module dives into physical, psychological and health benefits from both seeking and offering forgiveness. By completing this module, learners will understand how forgiving others, no matter how close we are with the person, can have lasting effects on our own life.