Radical Forgiveness
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Radical Forgiveness is an inner, personal process that can help you release the weight of the past and reconnect with the present.
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It’s compassionate and supportive of your well-being—research shows forgiveness is linked to lower stress and greater emotional balance.
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There’s no need to contact the other person. This work is done within yourself, even if the person is no longer part of your life.
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Potential benefits include more peace, freedom, and energy to live fully.
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You can explore it through 1:1 coaching sessions and/or group courses and workshops.
👉 Would you like to know more? I invite you to keep reading.
My own forgiveness story
After my fair share of failed relationships, I was left feeling brokenhearted and lost. At times, I truly believed I would never be able to move on.
When I discovered mindfulness, it helped me to notice my thoughts and feelings with more clarity. I began to connect with a sense of inner calm more often—but deep down, I still felt something was missing. I needed a way to process and release my pain.
That’s when I found a Radical Forgiveness workshop—and my life began to change. This practice gave me the tools to transform my story, reclaim my energy, and open myself to love and trust again. And it can do the same for you.
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Why forgive?
When we hold on to resentment, we stay tied to the past. This drains our precious energy and keeps us from creating the future we long for. From a mindfulness perspective, it also pulls us out of the only moment where real change is possible—the present.
Carrying these unresolved stories in our minds creates stress, keeping our nervous system on high alert. Over time, this can take a toll not only on our emotional balance but also on our physical health. Forgiveness is not about condoning what happened—it is about freeing ourselves to live fully, here and now.
Is forgiveness condoning?
Absolutely not. Radical Forgiveness does not excuse or minimise what happened. Your “victim story” is acknowledged and honoured. From there, you are invited to learn from it and move forward. Every action has consequences, and forgiving is a choice to stop carrying the weight of someone else’s actions on your own shoulders.
What is Radical Forgiveness?
Radical Forgiveness is a method created by Colin Tipping in the 1990s, first developed through his work with cancer patients. He noticed that many of them carried unresolved hurts that weighed heavily on their well-being.
In his book "Radical Forgiveness", Tipping describes how we often adopt the “victim role” when painful events occur. Rather than denying this, the practice invites us to fully feel our story, and then gently shift our perspective. This shift allows us to release anger, reclaim our power, and align with deeper meaning and growth.
"Radical Forgiveness challenges us to fundamentally shift our perception of the world and our interpretation of what happens to us so we can stop being victims."
Colin Tipping
What can Radical Forgiveness help you with?
Radical Forgiveness can help you to:
✨ Heal and transform personal relationships.
✨ Let go of anger, guilt, and blame.
✨ Release the grip of the past and open space for joy.
✨ Find peace, even in difficult or unresolved situations.
This is inner work—done with love, gratitude, and compassion. You don’t need to grant forgiveness to anyone else. All it takes is your willingness to view your story from a new perspective—one that supports your healing and spiritual growth.
And if you’re feeling sceptical, know this: you don’t have to believe in it 100% for it to work. As Colin Tipping used to say, “You can fake it until you make it.”
Why it matters for your well-being
Forgiveness is more than a spiritual practice—it’s also a powerful act of self-care. Some research shows that holding onto resentment increases stress, disrupts sleep, and undermines both mental and physical health.
By practising Radical Forgiveness, you can:
✅ Free up energy that was stuck in the past.
✅ Strengthen resilience and emotional balance.
✅ Reconnect with the present moment, where choice and healing are possible.
✅ Create more space for joy, connection, and compassion in your daily life.
👉 When you release what no longer serves you, you give yourself the gift of peace of mind—and the freedom to move forward.
How can we work together
There are two ways we can work together—through personalised 1:1 coaching or in a supportive group workshop. Both options give you practical tools, compassionate guidance, and resources to help you integrate Radical Forgiveness into your daily life.
Individual coaching sessions
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Start with a 30-minute discovery call to explore if this path is right for you.
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Continue with 1-hour sessions via Zoom, tailored to support your personal journey.
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Learn and practise the main Radical Forgiveness tools at your own pace.
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Receive downloadable resources, including audios and templates, to deepen your practice between sessions.
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Receive a brief email summary after each session with the essentials and actionable points.
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Coaching packages available for ongoing support.
Radical forgiveness workshop
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Six weekly sessions (2 hours each), live online.
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Small group setting to ensure a safe, supportive, and contained space.
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Explore and discuss the five stages of Radical Forgiveness in a supportive group environment.
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Practise with the key Radical Forgiveness tools in real time.
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Work with the central themes from Colin Tipping’s "Radical Forgiveness" book.
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Access downloadable resources to continue learning and reflecting at home.
In their own words 💬
Every journey with Radical Forgiveness is unique, yet many participants share how transformative the process feels. Here are some of their words in their own voice.
"A beautiful experience. Going through the Radical Forgiveness process hand in hand with Pili was a real privilege. I gained incredible tools and can only say:
Thank you!"
Giulianna, Peru
"Throughout six sessions, Pili guides you through the technique with very clear explanations and by completing the templates, making it a practical workshop. She makes it easy for you. I also liked that she provides downloadable resources."
Ana, Spain
Ready for your next step?
If you feel ready to release old hurts and create space for more compassion, you don’t have to do it alone. In A Kindful Path Coaching, we can weave Radical forgiveness together with mindfulness, health coaching, and spiritual tools to support your journey.
Not ready yet? You can still stay connected through A Kindfulness Journey, my bilingual newsletter filled with gentle practices and reflections.