The body of research on forgiveness continues to grow. What does forgiveness training consist of?
• Cognitive/Conceptual Training — education about forgiveness through lecture or discussion in a safe environment — exploration of where you are in the forgiveness process • Mind-Body Techniques — journal writing — guided imagery — movement — dream interpretation — the arts There is another category of interventions that seem very powerful but have not been researched as yet: • Third Era Medicine Techniques: This category denotes non-local healing strategies such as…prayer, energy medicine, the power of intention, and consciously using the energy around the heart. What is the Pyramid Model? The following is a copy of the Pyramid Model by Everett Worthington, Jr. Recall the Hurt. When we are hurt, we often try to protect ourselves by denying our hurt. We think, often correctly, that if we don’t think about it, it won’t bother us. But if unforgiveness keeps intruding into your happiness or gnawing ulcers in your gut, consider forgiving. Recall the hurt as objectively as possible.
