Mental health through forgiveness: Exploring the roots and benefits

@article{Raj2016MentalHT,
  title={Mental health through forgiveness: Exploring the roots and benefits},
  author={Paul Raj and Cherian Sumina Elizabeth and P. Padmakumari},
  journal={Cogent Psychology},
  year={2016},
  volume={3}
}
Abstract Forgiveness is conceptualized as the process of making peace with life. The three sources of forgiveness, another person, oneself, and a situation or circumstance are capable of freeing a person from a negative association to the source that has transgressed against a person. Research studies show the mental health benefits associated with forgiveness. The present study explores the experiences of adults who practice forgiveness, specifically, the indicators of forgiveness, the… Expand
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