Forgiveness 70 x 7

A Psychoeducation & Processing Group for Women

Forgiveness can be one of the most challenging aspects of emotional healing. Many women find themselves struggling with lingering anger, resentment, betrayal, or disappointment long after a painful experience has ended. Forgiveness therapy helps individuals process emotional wounds, understand the impact of unresolved hurt, and develop healthier ways of responding to past and present relational injuries.

Unlike approaches that encourage people to simply "move on" or suppress difficult emotions, forgiveness therapy recognizes that healing often requires acknowledging pain, grieving losses, and gradually releasing the hold that past hurts may have on daily life.

Our Freedom to Forgive Group provides a structured and supportive environment where women can explore forgiveness through evidence-based therapeutic practices, guided reflection, and supportive group discussion.

Christian Counseling Group for Forgiveness and Healing

Many women desire to approach forgiveness through the lens of their faith while also benefiting from sound psychological principles. This group combines evidence-based psychotherapy with thoughtful Christian reflection, creating space for participants to explore both the emotional and spiritual dimensions of forgiveness.

Participants will have opportunities to examine common misconceptions about forgiveness, reflect on biblical themes of grace and restoration, and consider how faith can support the healing process.

Whether your hurt stems from family conflict, marital struggles, church wounds, friendship betrayals, or other relational injuries, this group provides a compassionate setting to pursue healing and growth.

Healing from Betrayal, Hurt, and Relational Wounds

Relational wounds often leave lasting effects. Betrayal by a spouse, family member, friend, church leader, or trusted individual can create feelings of anger, sadness, confusion, anxiety, and grief.

You may notice that these experiences continue to affect your current relationships, trust in others, emotional well-being, or ability to move forward.

The Freedom to Forgive Group helps women:

Process betrayal and relational disappointment
Understand the emotional impact of unresolved hurt
Develop healthier coping strategies
Explore forgiveness without minimizing the seriousness of the offense
Build resilience and emotional strength
Create healthier relational boundaries

Healing does not require pretending that painful experiences never happened. Rather, it involves learning how to acknowledge the hurt while reducing its power to control your future.

Letting Go of Resentment and Bitterness

Bitterness often develops when emotional wounds remain unaddressed for extended periods of time. While resentment may initially feel protective, it can eventually contribute to increased stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and strained relationships.

Many women describe feeling trapped between wanting to forgive and feeling unable to let go.

In this group, participants will learn practical tools to:

Identify sources of resentment
Understand the function of anger
Process grief and disappointment
Develop healthier emotional responses
Practice forgiveness as an ongoing process
Cultivate greater emotional freedom

The goal is not to force forgiveness but to help participants move toward healing at a pace that respects their experiences and circumstances.

Women's Therapy Group in Chandler

If you are searching for a women's therapy group in Chandler focused on forgiveness, healing, and personal growth, the Freedom to Forgive Group offers a supportive environment where women can learn, connect, and heal together.

Group therapy provides unique benefits that individual counseling alone may not offer. Hearing the experiences of others, receiving support from peers, and practicing vulnerability in a safe environment can often accelerate personal growth and foster deeper insight.

Women from throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area are welcome to participate. Whether you are navigating relationship challenges, recovering from betrayal, processing family conflict, or seeking emotional freedom from past hurts, this group can provide support and guidance on your healing journey.

Faith-Based Psychotherapy Group in Chandler

Many individuals are looking for counseling services that honor both psychological health and spiritual beliefs. Our faith-based psychotherapy group offers a balanced approach that integrates evidence-based therapeutic practices with Christian principles when desired by participants.

The Freedom to Forgive Group acknowledges that emotional healing and spiritual growth are often interconnected. Through guided discussions, therapeutic exercises, and reflective practices, participants can explore how forgiveness impacts their relationships with themselves, others, and God.

We welcome women from a variety of backgrounds and recognize that participants may be at different stages of their faith journey. The group is designed to foster healing, personal growth, emotional resilience, and greater freedom from the burdens of unresolved hurt.

Healing from Hurt. Releasing Resentment. Moving Forward in Freedom.

Unresolved hurt has a way of lingering beneath the surface. It can affect our relationships, our emotional well-being, our spiritual lives, and even our sense of peace. Whether the wound stems from betrayal, abandonment, conflict, disappointment, or ongoing relational pain, forgiveness can feel overwhelming—or even impossible.

The Freedom to Forgive Group is a seven-week psychotherapy and processing group designed to help women explore the impact of unresolved hurt, understand the forgiveness process, and move toward greater emotional, relational, and spiritual freedom.

This group provides a safe, supportive environment where participants can reflect on their experiences, learn practical tools for healing, and journey alongside other women who are seeking restoration and growth.

Is This Group Right for You?

You may benefit from this group if:

You find yourself replaying past hurts or painful memories.
You struggle to let go of resentment, bitterness, or anger.
A past betrayal continues to affect your current relationships.
You feel stuck between wanting to forgive and not knowing how.
You have experienced disappointment from a family member, friend, spouse, church, or other significant relationship.
You desire greater emotional and spiritual freedom.
You want support from other women who understand the challenges of forgiveness.

What You'll Gain

Through participation in this group, you will:

Find Encouragement and Support

Connect with other women walking a similar journey and discover that you are not alone in your struggles.

Understand the Impact of Unforgiveness

Explore how unresolved hurt can influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of well-being.

Learn a Healthy View of Forgiveness

Discover what forgiveness is—and what it is not. Learn why forgiveness does not mean excusing harmful behavior, forgetting what happened, or removing healthy boundaries.

Develop Practical Healing Tools

Gain insights and strategies for processing pain, managing difficult emotions, and responding to future hurts in healthier ways.

Move Toward Greater Freedom

Begin releasing bitterness, resentment, and emotional burdens that may be preventing you from fully engaging in life and relationships.

What We'll Explore

Over seven weeks, participants will engage in guided discussions, therapeutic exercises, reflection activities, and group processing around topics such as:

Week 1: Understanding Forgiveness

What forgiveness is, what it is not, and why it matters.

Week 2: Naming the Hurt

Recognizing grief, anger, disappointment, and loss.

Week 3: Understanding Emotional Wounds

Exploring shame, relational injuries, and recurring patterns.

Week 4: Boundaries and Reconciliation

Learning the difference between forgiveness, trust, and reconciliation.

Week 5: The Process of Forgiving Others

Practical steps toward releasing resentment and moving forward.

Week 6: Self-Forgiveness and Grace

Addressing self-condemnation and learning to receive grace.

Week 7: Living in Freedom

Maintaining progress and building a future rooted in hope and resilience.

Our Approach

This group combines evidence-based psychotherapy principles with thoughtful Christian reflection for those who desire faith integration. Participants are welcome regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey.

Our approach recognizes that forgiveness is often a process rather than a single decision. Healing typically involves acknowledging pain, grieving losses, developing insight, and making intentional choices over time.

Participants will never be pressured to forgive before they are ready or encouraged to remain in unhealthy or unsafe relationships.

Group Details

Duration: 7 Weeks

Session Length: 90 Minutes

Frequency: Weekly

Cost: $39 per session

Format: In-Person Psychoeducation Group

Location: 825 W Warner Rd, #1 Chandler 85225

Dates: August 24 — October 5

Facilitator: Alexis Linville, Angela Haynes, LAC

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Christian to participate?

No. While Christian perspectives and optional faith-based reflections are included, women from all backgrounds are welcome.

Will I be required to share personal details?

No. Participants are encouraged to engage at a pace that feels comfortable and appropriate for them.

Does forgiveness mean reconciliation?

Not necessarily. Forgiveness and reconciliation are related but distinct concepts. The group explores how healthy boundaries and wisdom can coexist with forgiveness.

Is this group therapy?

Yes. This is a psychotherapy and processing group facilitated by a qualified mental health professional. The group incorporates therapeutic discussion, education, reflection, and interpersonal processing.

Take the Next Step Toward Freedom

You do not have to carry the weight of unresolved hurt alone.

Join us for this seven-week journey as we explore what it means to heal, grow, and move forward with greater peace, clarity, and freedom.

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