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

by Borris-Dunchunstang, Eileen

• ISBN13: 9780071713757
• ISBN10: 0071713751
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-05
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or wronged? Are you struggling to get over a nasty divorce or the death of a loved one? Finding Forgiveness-a finalist for the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award-shows you how to deal with conflicted emotions and find it in your heart to forgive.

Author Biography

Eileen R. Borris-Dunchunstang, Ed.D., isan internationally renowned speaker and trainer in forgiveness,reconciliation, conflict resolution, and trauma recovery.Dr. Borris-Dunchunstang is the director of training for theInstitute for Multi-Track Diplomacy in Washington, D.C.

Table of Contents

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