Institute
of Biocognitive Psychology
WORKSHOP
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FORGIVENESS:
A LIBERATION FROM SELF-ENTRAPMENT
Mario
E. Martinez, Psy.D.
In our Western culture, there is a profound misconception of what constitutes forgiveness and how to resolve its emotional hold. Most psychological models offer solutions that range from the rational to the existential without considering that resisting forgiveness is a mind-body-spirit entrapment to avoid personal empowerment. Forgiveness has little to do with hatred toward our enemies or lack of love for self. When we try to forgive with the wrong tools, we end up feeling guilty for not being able to do it or resentful for doing it without emotional resolution.
Reluctance to forgive promotes grudge, vengeance, rage and other destructive emotions that contribute to chronic illnesses. Based on psychoneuroimmunology research, Dr. Martinez developed his theory of Biocognition to explain how mind, body and historical culture coauthor a personal reality that influences our health and our longevity.
In this workshop, participants will learn the
dynamics of forgiveness and how to resolve negative emotions that promote
a hopeless fear of joy and poor health.
Dr. Martinez is a clinical psychologist who lectures worldwide on his theory of Biocognition (how cultural beliefs affect health and longevity. He specializes in psychoneuroimmunology and has published numerous professional articles on biocognition. In his new psychological novel “The Man from Autumn”, he explores how modern cognitive science and Christian mystical theology can converge to address stigmata as well as psycho-spiritual conflicts that mimic psychiatric disorders. Dr. Martinez has investigated cases of alleged stigmata for the Catholic Church, the BBC and National Geographic.
Date: Saturday, August
5th, 2006 from 9 am until 12 noon.
Location: Belle Meade Executive Suites
4525 Harding Road
(Second floor conference room)
Nashville, TN 37205
Cost: $50 individual $90 couple
For registration and additional information call 615 736 5654
Email: IBP@Biocognitive.com Website: www.Biocognitive.com
To order The Man From Autumn, please go to www.themanfromautumn.com
Private consultation by appointment