The questions of whether to forgive and if so, how, are often at the heart of healing from trauma. Forgiveness is something deeply personal, and even though it's not necessary for healing, it's something many want to strive for.

While this book focuses on addictions and uses language from the 12 Steps, it can also be helpful for people who are not in recovery but want guidance on how to forgive. There are various activities and exercises that help readers find their path to forgiveness. Through slight modifications, all of the activities--in my opinion--can work for those looking to forgive something big or small, to forgive others or oneself, and through recovery from addiction or not.

If you've ever wanted clear steps to take to forgive, this workbook may be the one for you.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC! All opinions are my own.

The Forgive for Good Recovery Workbook is a groundbreaking guide that delves into the transformative power of forgiveness as a cornerstone for overcoming addiction. Authored by esteemed experts Frederic Luskin, PhD, and Lyndon Harris, this workbook offers a unique blend of evidence-based strategies and compassionate insights, empowering readers to heal deep-seated emotional wounds and break free from the cycle of substance dependence. Through practical exercises and profound wisdom, this book illuminates a path toward inner peace, resilience, and lasting sobriety. A must-read for anyone seeking to reclaim their life and embrace a future filled with hope and fulfillment.

While I don’t personally struggle with addiction or substance use, I teach several courses on psychopathology and related topics, and having diverse resources is key. This isn’t a workbook I would have naturally had in my own toolkit, but I’m really glad to add it to my collection—it’s always important to provide students with a variety of materials.
What I love about this workbook is how well-structured and accessible it is. It breaks things down into different types of activities, making the concepts easy to follow and engage with. There’s a lot of great information packed in, and I can see this being a valuable tool for students looking to deepen their understanding of forgiveness. I believe this book can help those struggling with substance use and their family members who have faced similar challenges. Many of the worksheets may also benefit them.
The Standford forgiveness project is an amazing project, and this workbook covers it very well!
I was so happy to come across this workbook on forgiveness!