The Forgiveness Cafe

The Forgiveness Café offers a unique opportunity for compassionate conversations exploring the possibility of forgiveness in our lives — particularly in the context of working life. It provides a safe, discussion-led space to reflect on unresolved workplace conflict, including experiences of bullying, exclusion, and betrayal, and to consider restorative approaches through shared dialogue.

Grounded in research and supported by The Forgiveness Project, these in-person sessions are designed to encourage meaningful reflection and connection. This session is guided by experienced facilitators and is open to all who are seeking thoughtful conversation around healing and work.

This special event will be facilitated by Sandra Barefoot (Executive Director, The Forgiveness Project), with Lis Cashin (Consultant and Global Speaker), Siobhan Jackson (Team Leader, Nelson Trust) and Dr Owen Abbott (Lecturer in Social Science, Cardiff University). The session will include a large communal discussion, small group conversations, and the chance for informal one-to-one chats — all over refreshments and cake.

At the end of the event, participants will receive further resources to support their personal exploration of forgiveness.

This event is led by Dr Owen Abbott as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, taking place across the UK from 18th October to 8th November 2025.

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