Finding Forgiveness : A 7-Step Program for Letting Go of Anger and Bitterness

by Borris-Dunchunstang, Eileen R.

• ISBN13: 9780071474696
• ISBN10: 0071474692
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-07-24
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

An inspiring guide to healing the wounds left by loss and betrayal and finding your strength in forgiveness Chronic hate and resentment not only sap our ability to experience happiness and to grow, they can also take a serious toll on our health and impede future relationships. In Finding Forgiveness internationally acclaimed expert on conflict resolution and trauma recovery Eileen R. Borris-Dunchunstang outlines her proven, seven-step program for shedding your emotional baggage associated with loss, betrayal, or resentment. Modifying the techniques she uses to resolve international conflict to address personal issues, Borris-Dunchunstang gives you the tools to break free of anger and bitterness and find your path to healing.

Author Biography

Eileen R. Borris-Dunchunstang, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned speaker and trainer in forgiveness, reconciliation, conflict resolution, and trauma recovery. Dr. Borris-Dunchunstang is the director of training for the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy in Washington, D.C. She has worked for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and has conducted hundreds of workshops and seminars around the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama	xi
Acknowledgments	xv
Introduction	xvii
Why Should We Forgive?
How Do We Forgive?	1	(12)
Learning to Forgive	13	(30)
The Seven-Step Forgiveness Program
Beginning the Journey	43	(14)
The Struggle with ``Sweet'' Revenge
Developing Patience	57	(18)
Learning from the Dalai Lama
``Poor Me''	75	(22)
Larry Mathis's Story
Working with Anger	97	(16)
Kate Wilson's Story
Understanding the Impact of Guilt	113	(14)
Stop Running and Face Your Guilt!	127	(24)
Ed Minami's Story
Releasing Our Pain	151	(14)
Azim Khamisa's Story
Listening Within	165	(10)
Irene Laure's Story
Breaking Cycles of Violence	175	(18)
A New Beginning
The Power of Love	193	(16)
Yusuf Al-Azhari's Story
A Justice That Heals	209	(10)
With Love We Can Heal the Future	219	(16)
John Plummer's Story
What You Can Do for Yourself	235	(22)
References	257	(2)
Resources	259	(4)
Index	263