Preview: Dr. Frederic Luskin, PhD

In a society that often gets caught up in cycles of blame and complaint, Dr. Frederic Luskin reminds us of the healing powers of forgiveness. In fact, studies repeatedly show there are measurable spiritual and medical benefits of being able to let go. Dr. Luskin’s own research shows that forgiveness reduces all the negative emotions surrounding depression and poor health, and leads to a higher level of confidence, compassion, and hopefulness. He presents lectures, workshops, and trainings on the importance of forgiveness, stress management and emotional competence in order to live a more fulfilling life. Dr. Luskin uses a combination of lecture and hands-on approach in his HEAL process. This process enhances well-being through guided imagery, journal writing, and discussion in a safe environment. His forgiveness methodologies have been successfully applied in corporate, medical, legal and religious settings.

Dr. Luskin is Chair of the Research Ethics Committee and a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, where he teaches tests, measurement, and research methodology. He is also the Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, a series of research programs centered on forgiveness training methodology in a variety of populations around the world, including war-ravaged communities in Sierra Leone and Northern Ireland, and with victims of the attacks on the World Trade Centers on 9/11. He serves as a Senior Consultant in Health Promotion at Stanford and has taught and lectured on the topic of forgiveness worldwide. Dr. Luskin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. He holds a California License as an Educational Psychologist and a Ph.D. in Counseling and Health Psychology from Stanford University.

Dr. Luskin has authored three books: Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health, Forgive for Love, and Healing. He has co-authored Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness and Forgiveness: Prescription for Health and Happiness.