When?

The start is defined when there is a group of participants.

Where?

The course is only available at the centre, and will be taught by Dr Erica Volpi and Dr Emanuele Saladino

How much does it cost?

Only 180CHF (per person) Instead of 230 CHF

Who is it addressed to?

Many people see forgiveness as an act of weakness, but in reality, it is a process that requires inner strength and awareness. Forgiveness helps us release the emotional weight we carry when we cling to anger and resentment. When we are able to let go, we not only reduce stress, but also improve our self-esteem and our ability to face future challenges.

Research in psychology has shown that forgiveness has real benefits on mental health, reducing levels of anxiety, depression and stress. Relationships improve and our ability to react positively to difficult events increases significantly. Forgiveness is good not only for those who receive forgiveness, but especially for those who grant it.
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How to Cultivate Forgiveness

Forgiveness therapy, as proposed in the "Emotions Workshop", is a pathway that helps to understand how forgiveness is crucial for psychological well-being. This pathway offers practical tools to exercise benevolence and compassion, not only towards others, but also towards ourselves.

Focus of the Workshop

Understanding the futility of conflict: We often harden our positions out of pride or fear, without realising that this only fuels further suffering.

Overcoming emotional rigidity: It is crucial to learn not to close oneself off in the face of suffering, but rather to be open to new solutions.

Restoring balance: The goal is to find a new point of harmony in relationships and one's own inner well-being.

Objectives of the Forgiveness Path

Expressing Benevolence: Through emotional awareness exercises, the participant will learn to develop compassion, even towards those who have hurt us deeply.

Reconciliation and Reappraisal: It does not necessarily mean getting back together with those who have hurt us, but finding inner peace. Psychological well-being depends largely on the ability to let go of pain and reconcile with the past.

Promoting Mental Health: Forgiveness also has a positive impact on our bodies, reducing cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and improving the quality of sleep and life in general.

Testimonials

Many people who have participated in similar forgiveness workshops have reported a feeling of emotional release and greater inner peace. "Forgiveness is not easy," says one participant, "but I realised that not doing it was holding me back. This course helped me to get rid of anger and find a new serenity."

If you feel trapped by resentments, unresolved conflicts or compromised relationships, forgiveness could be the key to regaining your emotional balance. It is not an overnight act, but a process that can be learnt and cultivated, improving not only your relationships, but also your overall mental health.

Participating in a forgiveness workshop, such as the one offered by the Psychology and Well-being Centre in Zurich, can be the first step towards positive change. It is an opportunity to invest in yourself, your growth and your emotional well-being.