Reference no: EM132442016

Managing conflict through forgiveness - Forgiveness is a power tool. The authors of our text alert us to the truth that if we choose not to forgive the hurt, and perhaps, reconcile with the other person, we tend to repeat our mistakes which can become increasingly more destructive. Forgiveness can act as a healer. Reflect on the tool.

Describe a time when you were forgiven by someone else. Please describe the situation in as much detail as possible.

1. What elements stand out as most important in this interaction?
2. For instance: Why did they forgive you?
3. Was the forgiveness requested or offered spontaneously.
4. How was the forgiveness expressed? (What, if anything, did you do or say?)
5. What occurred within the relationship after you were forgiven?
6. Explain the advantages of forgiveness and reconciliation following such a relational transgression.