Spring 2005

Teaching How to Forgive

In scientific studies, "forgiveness training has been shown to reduce depression, increase hopefulness, decrease anger and physical symptoms of stress, improve spiritual connection, increase emotional self-confidence, and help heal relationships." -Dr. Fredrick Luskin, Forgive For Good.

This course, based on the extensive research and counseling experience of the instructor, teaches students how to forgive, especially in difficult situations. Topics include:

• What you get by forgiving
• What research has shown about mental, physical, spiritual and emotional effects
• Why forgiveness is so difficult
• The key elements that must be in place for forgiveness to occur
• The power of self-forgiveness
• Forgiveness processes: the Stanford Forgiveness Project model; the University of Wisconsin-Enright model and others
• The importance of gratitude, appreciation and positive perspective

The academic credit version of this course may be used as elective credit in the Conflict Resolution Certificate Program.

Jim Dincalci, M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from JFK University, has worked as a clinical therapist and child and family therapist. He has worked with clients in traditional, alternative and modern therapies for 35 years and has taught holistic health and cross-cultural healing in several graduate schools. He is one of the few private psychotherapists in the U.S. experienced in giving forgiveness training and counseling, which he has done for seven years. His book, How to Forgive, will be coming out next year.

To register on line go to:

https://www.sonoma.edu/exed/applyenroll/exedreg.html

For general registration information see:

http://www.sonoma.edu/exed/geninfo/geninfo8.html

2 mtgs: SaSu, April 9 & 10, 9am-5pm
Stevenson Hall 2006
PSY 490 - Class #3950= 1 unit $140
PSY 800 - Class #3948= 1.4 CEU 14 hours $117