This is an inspiring guide to healing the wounds left by loss and betrayal and finding 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 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.

Table of Contents

Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Introduction Why Should We Forgive Chapter 1: How do We Forgive Chatper 2: Learning to Forgive Chapter 3: Beginning the Journey Chapter 4: Developing Patience Chapter 5: Poor Me Chapter 6: Working with Anger Chapter 7: Understanding the Impact of Your Guilt Chapter 8: Stop Running and Face Your Guilt Chapter 9: Releasing Our Pain Chapter 10: Listening Within Chapter 11: Breaking Cycles of Violence Chapter 12: The Power of Love Chapter 13: A Justice that Heals Chapter 14: With Love We Can Heal the Future Chapter 15: What You Can Do For Yourself

About the Author

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.