Hess, Regina (USA, GER)
The Art and Science of Forgiveness – Die Kunst zu Verzeihen
Stanford University Forgiveness Project
Regina Hess
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Workshop Abstract
Research projects conducted at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California; (F. Luskin, 2002) have shown that forgiveness leads to increased hope, physical vitality, and an appreciation of the spiritual aspects of life as well as reduced stress, blood pressure, hurt, anger, and depression.
This workshop will offer guided practice in the nine steps of forgiveness training based on the principles of cognitive therapy, narrative approaches, mindfulness, and guided imagery practices designed to facilitate positive emotion. Participants will learn the core components of how a grievance is created and how to practice forgiveness in both their personal and professional lives.
Regina Hess
PhD-Candidate
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology,
Palo Alto, California, USA
Graduate Clinical Psychologist (Dipl. Psych.),
University of Heidelberg, Germany
Integrative Gestalt-Psychotherapist
(Fritz Perls Institute, Germany)
10 years clinical practice in Germany
2 years field-research and volunteer in India