Whether it is after traumas, strokes of fate or in view of serious problems within the family - forgiving, accepting apologies and letting go of resentment is a task that is not easy to accomplish. However, psychotherapy and coaching offer valuable support. The aim of the therapeutic process is to understand forgiveness as a liberation from the power of the past. Forgiving is a decision to live a life with more freedom for the client, which brings about emotional healing. The book shows in a practical way and with the help of many case studies which steps are necessary for a successful, sustainable forgiveness: - Recognizing the consequences of resentment and the benefits of forgiveness for the forgiving person - coming to terms with one's own hurt and real losses - a freer perception of the hurting person - forgiving.