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Cappuccino Coaching Module 16 Forgiveness. Welcome & Introduction. ( Give a few lines of introduction about yourself) “In my coaching I help …” (e.g - people with relationship issues or struggling with overwhelm) “Through questioning & coaching skills I help people …”
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Cappuccino Coaching Module 16 Forgiveness
Welcome & Introduction • (Give a few lines of introduction about yourself) • “In my coaching I help …” • (e.g - people with relationship issues or struggling with overwhelm) • “Through questioning & coaching skills I help people …” • (e.g– determine what their life purpose is, to set boundaries, set action plans & take action in their lives) • “I’m a bit like a plumber – I help people unblock their problems!”
What are Cappuccino Coaching Sessions? • A way of learning what coaching is • A starting point for taking action and making some small changes in your life • Safe environment – get involved as little or as much as you choose • In business? A way of meeting like minded people, bring your business cards & share • Not in business? Just mingle, make new friends
What We Will Cover Today • What is forgiveness? • Why should we practice it? • What impact is it having on you? • The 5 best things about forgiveness • The 1% shift • You might get stuck • Some forgiveness work • An ancient Hawaiian strategy • Mini action plan
What is forgiveness? • Group brainstorm or individual work • Stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake • No longer feel angry about or wish to punish (an offence, flaw, or mistake):
Why should we practice it? • Reminder of definition • to grant pardon to (a person) • to cease to feel resentment against • Way easier said than done?? • It’s for YOU, not for them. Holding onto bitterness, anger & resentment isn’t healthy for YOU
What Impact Is It Having On You?(WkBk) • Individual work (5 mins) • What resentment are you holding onto about a situation and/or person? • What impact is holding onto this resentment having on you? i.e. Anger, anxiousness? • How do they feel about this? • Acknowledging feelings are important • Be kind to you
The 5 Best Things About Forgiveness • Forgiveness is freeing • Forgiveness is good for your health • Forgiveness allows you to be present in the moment • Forgiveness creates an inner peace and healthier relationships all round • Forgiveness gives you back control • How would life be different if you felt more free, healthier, present in the moment, with an inner peace and • feeling in control?
What Could A 1° Shift Be? • Individual work (2-3 mins) • Spend 2-3 minutes thinking about someone that you’d like to consider forgiving. • Group work (5-15 mins) • What might some other 1° shifts be in working towards forgiving someone? • Individual work (2-3 mins) • What difference could that shift make to you / • your life / others around you?
You Might Get Stuck • Forgiveness needs to be genuine • Need time to feel the emotions and deal with what comes up – needs that haven’t been met, hurtful words etc. • Practical self-care • Journalling (WkBk)
Some Forgiveness Work Questions • What would freedom mean to you? • What is it costing you to hold onto this resentment? • How is this anger/resentment serving you? • How do you want to feel instead? • How would life be different if you let go of that emotion? (anger/guilt/resentment) • Thinking about this situation what can you learn about yourself? • What needs to happen for you to regain control in this situation? • Where are you giving away your power in this?
Further Forgiveness Work • Byron Katie – The Work • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
An Ancient Hawaiian Strategy • Ho’oponopono • Please forgive me • I’m sorry • I love you • Thank you • Alternative – write a letter
Mini Action Plan (WkBk) • Individual work: Write in your workbook • What will you change as a result of today’s session, if anything? • If you have chosen a 1° shift what is it, and when will you apply it? • What support will you need? • What self-care will you put in place while • going through the process?
What We Have Covered Today • What is forgiveness? • Why should we practice it? • What impact is it having on you? • The 5 best things about forgiveness • The 1% shift • You might get stuck • Some forgiveness work • An ancient Hawaiian strategy • Mini action plan
Enjoyed Today’s Session? • What was the best thing about this session? • Come back next month for our topic on …. • Tell your friends, follow on facebook, twitter etc.. (give business card if you have one) • Want to work with me 1-2-1 (here’s how…) • If you’ve left your name will add it to my mailing list – latest topics, hints/tips etc.. • I will leave you with some words of wisdom