Forgiveness Facts
True or False: Forgiveness always means forgetting what happened.
False
What’s one healthy coping skill you can use instead of holding on to anger?
Breathing, journaling, walking, talking
True or False: Everyone makes mistakes.
True
Finish the Frozen lyric: “Let it ___.”
Go!
True or False: Sharing your feelings in group can help release shame.
True.
Forgiveness is more for your ______ than for the other person.
Healing
What does “Let go and let ___” mean in recovery?
God/Higher Power
What’s the first step in letting go of guilt?
Admitting/acknowledging it
Which famous singer said: “To err is human, to forgive is divine”?
Alexander Pope – accept “poet” if they don’t know
What’s one reason recovery teaches forgiveness?
peace
What emotion is often covered up by anger?
Shame
Which tool helps you replace negative self-talk with positive?
Affirmations
What’s one way to make amends for something you regret?
Changing behavior
Name a movie or TV show that teaches about forgiveness.
Any REASONABLE ANSWER counts. Must give example for points.
What’s one way group members support each other in releasing guilt?
Encouragement.
True or False: You must forgive someone face-to-face for it to count.
False
True or False: Holding onto guilt and shame can increase relapse risk.
True
Guilt says “I did something bad.” What does shame say?
“I am bad.”
True or False: Oprah Winfrey once said forgiveness is “giving up the hope that the past could be different.”
True.
What’s the opposite of holding resentment?
Forgiveness
Name one benefit of forgiveness on your health.
Lower stress, better sleep, improved relationships
What’s one boundary you can set to protect your peace?
No wrong answer
Name one small thing you can forgive yourself for today.
No wrong answer but you must answer or no points.
Which cartoon character always forgives his best friend Patrick, no matter what?
Spongebob
Give one example of how forgiveness has helped someone in recovery.
MUST GIVE EXAMPLE TO RECEIVE POINTS!