This chapter explores the critical role apologies play in maintaining healthy relationships, especially during difficult times. It highlights the importance of sincerity, accountability, and the specific language used in apologies, along with personal anecdotes illustrating the implications of unresolved grievances. The speakers also emphasize the necessity of modeling effective apology behaviors for children to foster their understanding of accountability and reconciliation.
This is the first episode of two-part special based on a course that Dr. Harriet Lerner and I did together on her groundbreaking book Why Won’t You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts. It’s an authentic, hard conversation about making mistakes, healing hurts, and being brave. Harriet is a friend, mentor, and teacher. Her work has shaped my career and made my life better. During a time of deep uncertainty and anxiety — when many of us have struggled to be our best selves all of the time — apologizing has never been more important.
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