FORGIVENESS + GRATITUDE RESOURCE HUB
Your May 2025 Toolkit for Reclaiming Self-Worth
Welcome! You landed here because you’re ready to dig deeper—to heal, grow, and own your worth like never before. Below you'll find the research, tools, and reflections we mentioned in this month’s newsletter, plus a few extras to fuel your journey.
This isn’t just self-help fluff. These are science-backed, heart-forward resources to help you forgive with purpose, practice gratitude with power, and reconnect with the real you.
🔬 Research That Proves It Works
Forgiveness and gratitude aren't just nice ideas—they're legit tools for better health and emotional resilience. Check out the studies that back it all up:
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Van Oyen Witvliet, C., et al. (2001) – Forgiveness reduces stress and boosts emotional well-being.
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Berry, J. W., & Worthington, E. L. (2001) – Forgiveness improves relationship quality and physical health.
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Lawler, K. A., et al. (2005) – Shows how forgiveness affects immune function and overall wellness.
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Toussaint, L. L., et al. (2015) – A comprehensive look at how forgiveness supports long-term health.
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Ford, B. Q., et al. (2018) – Acceptance of negative emotions = stronger mental health.
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Struthers, C. W., et al. (2017) – Exercise helps override grudges. Yep, movement helps you let go.
📖 Books That Hit Home
Forgive for Good
Dr. Fred Luskin
Stanford-based strategies for practical, lasting forgiveness.
Radical Acceptance
Tara Brach
Stanford-based strategies for practical, lasting forgiveness.
Self-Compassion
Dr. Kristin Neff
Turn down the self-criticism
and turn up the healing.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
A fearless guide to embracing flaws, vulnerability, and truth.
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
Find meaning in the most unusual places
The Power of NOW
Brené Brown
The only place you can truly live in is the present.
💻 Q&A Videos, Workshops and Self-Guided Courses
Know Your Worth : Gratitude and Forgiveness
Missed the live session? Use this to link to the videos
🤝 Find Your People + Personalized Support
Local Support Groups
In-person groups focused on trauma recovery, forgiveness, and emotional resilience.
📲 Digital Tools to Stay on Track
🧘 Mindfulness Apps
Headspace
A user-friendly app offering guided meditations, sleep aids, and mindfulness exercises to help you stay present and reduce stress.
Calm
Provides a variety of meditations, sleep stories, and breathing programs designed to enhance relaxation and mental clarity.
Insight Timer
Features a vast library of free meditations, music tracks, and talks from mindfulness experts to support your daily practice.
📈 Mood Tracking Apps
Mind Doc
An interactive mental health app that helps you track your mood and provides insights to understand emotional patterns.
Daylio
A versatile mood tracker and micro-diary that allows you to log activities and feelings without typing a single word.
Moodnotes
Combines mood tracking with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help you develop healthier thinking habits.
🙏 Gratitude Journaling Apps
Mind Doc
An interactive mental health app that helps you track your mood and provides insights to understand emotional patterns.
Daylio
A versatile mood tracker and micro-diary that allows you to log activities and feelings without typing a single wor
Moodnotes
Combines mood tracking with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help you develop healthier thinking habits.
✨ You’re Worth the Work!
Bookmark this page. Come back often. Whether you're forgiving someone else, forgiving yourself, or just learning to breathe deeper—you're exactly where you're supposed to be.