The Power of Forgiveness

The forgiveness Journey – How to Make it Happen

Our guest, Mark Rye is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College. Mark’s research interests are in the field of positive psychology. He has studied the impact of forgiveness on post-divorce adjustment and has developed and evaluated interventions designed to help divorced individuals forgive their ex-spouse.  Recently, he has become interested in how forgiveness of an ex-spouse relates to parenting approach.

In this informative and thought provoking interview we discuss what is forgiveness, and how to achieve it – so that angry thoughts do not hold you back from moving on.  We explore how forgiveness is a journey and how your thoughts, feelings and behavior can transform you.

This is a very powerful and forgiving program! If you have any questions about this topic, please email Mark Rye at mrye@skidmore.edu

More information and resources may also be found at the Fetzer Institute http://www.fetzer.org/resources

• Topics in this program include:
• Strategies for letting go of your anger
• What is forgiveness
• Understanding the forgiveness journey
• What does research show about the relationship between forgiveness of an ex-spouse and post-divorce adjustment?
• Forgiveness interventions
• What are some of the unique challenges that divorced individuals face with respect to forgiveness?