Apologizing is a challenging skill, particularly for those who may not fully understand their mistake or fear how others might react. Despite this difficulty, this skill can be developed at a young age and improved as a person matures. When done sincerely, apologizing helps maintain harmony in relationships.
The An Apology Sounds Like poster is designed to teach clients how they can offer meaningful apologies, which makes it an excellent resource for therapy offices, classrooms, and homes. It highlights nine phrases that show sincerity when admitting their mistakes and making things right. The poster also illustrates how apologies can vary in tone and purpose.
Learning how to apologize effectively with the help of this poster enables kids and teens to strengthen their social bonds, and maintain a sense of harmony. Caring adults can use this poster during discussions about conflict resolution.
Therapists can display this poster alongside other materials during sessions to make it easier for them to talk about feelings and work through conflicts.
Our All About Apoologizing handout, or Apologizing worksheets can be added on for additional learning.
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References:
- Martin, A. M. (2010). Owning up and lowering down. Journal of Philosophy, 107(10), 534-553. https://doi.org/10.5840/jphil20101071037
- Schumann, K. (2017). The psychology of offering an apology: Understanding the barriers to apologizing and how to overcome them. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/ykxns
