A couple of months ago, Dr. Michael Ballard had the privilege of sharing a TEDx Talk in Breckenridge with the topic, “Why is it so hard to apologize?”
The 12-minute talk is now on YouTube at the link below! Dr. Ballard shares insight into the barriers that prevent us from apologizing and how to take steps toward seeking forgiveness and reconciliation.
Three steps to apologize
Excerpt from Michael Ballard’s TEDx Talk:
“There’s three steps to making a good apology… Step one: practice empathy. Think about the other person and consider how your actions hurt them. Step two: take accountability for what you did and be specific… Don’t make excuses, just own your stuff. And finally, actually say the words ‘I’m sorry’ not ‘I regret’ or ‘I feel bad.’ Words matter when you apologize, so use the right ones.”
Michael Ballard, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist at Grace Counseling. He specializes in issues related to anger management, depression, anxiety, parenting, and forgiveness and reconciliation. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Michael Ballard, and begin your journey toward forgiveness and reconciliation.
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