009 - Saying Sorry Part I

In this first part of a two-part series, we talk all about saying sorry. This is even hard for adults, so it's a really vital conversation to have between you and your daughter. 1.  It is a gift to the one we injured to us to the relationship People who apologize are emotionally healthier People who apologize believe change is possible Takes courage Creates empathy 2. Why saying sorry is hard.  Explore WHY 3. How to apologize effectively. Acknowledge the Action Acknowledge the impact Acknowledge the intention RESOURCES: Harriett Lerner, The Power of Apologizing, https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/1150/the-power-of-apologizing Karina Schumann and Carol S. Dweck, Who Accepts Responsibilities for Their Transgressions?, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167214552789 Dr. Allison, How to Apologize: A Simple Formula to Say I'm Sorry, https://drallisonanswers.com/relationships/how-to-apologize/ Elizabeth Scott, MS, How to Apologize More Sincerely, https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-apologize-more-sincerely-3144467 Kids Health, Apologizing (For Teens), https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/apologies.html Dr. Robi Ludwig, Why Is It So Hard to Say I'm Sorry, https://www.today.com/health/why-it-so-hard-say-im-sorry-1C9403207