THE PHENOMENON OF FORGIVENESS AS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALING OF THE PERSONALITY

Abstract

In today’s world, engulfed in conflicts at various levels, from family disputes to international confrontations, the topic of forgiveness is of particular relevance. Forgiveness, as a psychological healing strategy, can resolve deep emotional conflicts, promoting mental and physical health and restoring interpersonal relationships. Considering forgiveness as a complex and lengthy process of rejecting resentment, anger and the need for revenge, the article analyses in detail various approaches to this phenomenon. The focus is on various models of forgiveness, which range from religious teachings to modern psychological and medical research. The article substantiates the relevance of studying the phenomenon of forgiveness. This paper analyzes scientific views on the phenomenon of forgiveness and its definition. Сonsidered the models of forgiveness, the results of research on the relationship between forgiveness and mental health. Presented the critical views on the theory of forgiveness. It was established that there is no unified view on understanding the concept of forgiveness and there is a lack of research on the deep processes that occur during forgiveness. The study of forgiveness processes in the context of a full-scale war in Ukraine, where a large number of citizens are experiencing traumatic events, is particularly relevant. Studying this phenomenon allows us to better understand how forgiveness processes can contribute to psychological recovery and mental health. The relevance of the topic of forgiveness is supported by the research of numerous scholars and the interdisciplinary nature of modern studies, covering philosophy, psychology, medicine and theology. The article notes that forgiveness can include not only individual but also collective aspects, in particular, in the context of restorative justice and interpersonal dialogue. Much attention is paid to the definition of forgiveness not just as a moral or emotional reaction, but as a complex process that requires reflection and active participation of the affected person. The scientific justification of the therapeutic importance of forgiveness, its positive impact on mental health and ways of implementing it through various forms of therapy make it possible to dive deeper into this complex topic and find effective ways of psychological recovery in the context of acute conflicts.