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Forgiveness and Well-Being

Forgiving other people who have been hurtful can be an important stepping stone to increased peace and happiness in later life. Forgiveness is a process involving specific skills that can be learned. This presentation focuses on:



  • Discovering why forgiveness is important to well-being

  • Learning about phases in the forgiveness process

  • Practicing skills that can aid in the forgiveness process


Speaker- Berit Ingersoll-Dayton, MSW, PhD, Professor, School of Social Work, The University of Michigan

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