Dr. Friedman believes that at the root of almost all emotional problems is unforgiveness (grievances, judgments and attack thoughts)-- towards others, ourselves, our circumstances, God, anyone or everyone. The Forgiveness Solution is an easy to learn, practical and integrative process whereby we learn to shift and release our perceptions, attitudes, images, energy and distressing feelings (anger, guilt, hurt, shame, anxiety, panic, trauma etc) and simultaneously re-empower ourselves by choosing and deciding to forgive. He teaches us many powerful exercises, tools and techniques that show us exactly how to forgive rather than just talking about forgiveness. In The Forgiveness Solution Dr. Friedman introduces us to the new, highly effective healing techniques of Transformational Forgiveness and Energetic Forgiveness. When we forgive we find within ourself the capacity to feel an authentic sense of peace and contentment when thinking about the person or situation we previously perceived as hurting or harming us while giving up the desire for retribution, punishment, or harm. This almost always leads to much greater happiness and joy. The next step in the Forgiveness Solution process is learning to develop positive, compassionate and often loving feelings toward the people and circumstances (including ourselves) that we previously perceived as hurtful. Finally, we learn to interpret -- and then realize -- that these upsetting experiences are opportunities for profound personal and spiritual healing and growth.
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This hands-on workbook for those seeking emotional well-being, is not for the faint of effort. Friedman, who says the inability to forgive underlies all emotional ills, peppers his years of psychotherapeutic research with affirmations, exercises both mental and physical, and writing assignments designed to improve one's ability to forgive. The trouble with Friedman's book is not his scholarship but finding the inordinate amount of time required to complete all the exercises aimed at eliciting insight. (Jan.)
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"Dr. Phil Friedman's The Forgiveness Solution draws upon extensive knowledge of contemporary forgiveness research, and then charts new territory by fusing that research with a deeply spiritual orientation. It offers a veritable goldmine of practical exercises drawn from years of guiding therapeutic clients into the experience of forgiveness. Friedman's profound commitment to helping his clients and his readers along the road to true forgiveness shines through on every page. If you are serious about walking on that road yourself, read this book -- and use it." --Robert Perry, Founder of the Circle of Atonement and author of Path of Light and Signs: A New Approach to Coincidence, Synchronicity, Guidance, Life Purpose, and God's Plan
"A comprehensive and powerful book that teaches hurt people to recover their center and let go of painful wounds and grievances." --Fred Luskin, PhD, Director, Stanford Forgiveness Projects, and author of Forgive for Good
"The Forgiveness Solution is a wonderful, passionate, healing book that is easy to read, practical, integrative, and powerful. Readers will not only learn how to forgive themselves and others but will also be on the way to developing a forgiving personality and reconnecting with the inner goodness and light within themselves and each other." --Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear and co-author of A Mini Course for Life
"There is no doubt that the #1 solution to so many of our personal, political, and social problems today is forgiveness. In this book Dr. Friedman offers a wealth of forgiveness techniques and processes that skillfully blends science, spirituality, and clinical practice into a seamless garment of love, peace, strength, and resilience." --Colin Tipping, author of Radical Forgiveness
"The most practical book I've ever read on forgiveness. From beginning to end, it focuses on giving you a direct experience of forgiveness and helps you to incorporate this way of being into every facet of your life. If you do the exercises in this book, I know your life will be changed forever." --David Paul Doyle, co-author of The Voice for Love: Accessing Your Inner Voice to Fulfill Your Life's Purpose
"Forgiveness is quite possibly one of the most misunderstood words in the dictionary. We've all been told we 'should' forgive, but why is it so important and so difficult to do? Dr. Friedman's book answers these questions. Not only does he point to the benefits of forgiveness for your own health and inner peace, he gives you numerous ways to actually forgive and release the pain, hurt, guilt, and anger. World peace begins with inner peace; you owe it to yourself and the planet to read this book." --Mary T. Sise, LCSW, former president of the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology and co-author of The Energy of Belief: Psychology's Power Tools to Focus Intention & Release Blocking Beliefs
"The Forgiveness Solution is a comprehensive, in-depth look into every aspect of the power of forgiveness. Drawn from a wide variety of perspectives, it has more exercises, techniques, and energetic processes than any book about forgiveness on the shelves today. Dr. Philip Friedman shows us how one simple act can transform our personal lives and the world around us. If you're experiencing challenges of any sort and don't know what to do, forgiveness is your next step and this book will guide you true. The Forgiveness Solution is a winner!" --Tony Burroughs, author of The Code: 10 Intentions for a Better World
"The Forgiveness Solution is a wonderfully healing book, an inspiring and practical guide that assists individuals on working through the rigorous task of releasing even the darkest of emotions." --Caroline Myss, author of Defy Gravity and Anatomy of the Spirit
"If you want more peace, satisfaction, and joy in your life, then The Forgiveness Solution can be your solution. This book will not only change your life, it will change the world you live in. You can't afford the luxury of being unforgiving." --Stevan Thayer, Director of the Center of Being and author of Interview with an Angel
"I opened this book and could not stop reading it! If you want to give up guilt, suffering, or painful distance from loved ones who have disappointed or hurt you, definitely get yourself a copy of The Forgiveness Solution. This is the most practical book you can buy on forgiveness. It can help you restore your own peace and happiness and make a rapid 180 degree turn in healing the most important relationships in your life!" --Diana Kirschner, Ph.D., author of Love in 90 Days: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Own True Love
"Dr. Friedman's years of study and practical application of his deep knowledge, along with his obvious grace in dealing with this most sensitive and significant psychological problem, will inform and inspire you to new freedom from unforgiveness. Unforgiveness runs deep in all of us; it is ingrained in our childhood and highly reinforced in our society. The Forgiveness Solution will help you enormously, both personally and with your clients who suffer silently with this debilitating problem of how to become free through forgiveness. This book is a treasure and is well suited for laypersons as well as for professional practitioners." --Larry P. Nims, PhD, author of the BE SET FREE FASTâ„¢ book and DVD
"Wow, what a rich and comprehensive resource The Forgiveness Solution is. Though the theme is 'forgiveness', Dr. Friedman offers us a rich resource to guide us to a positive, fulfilling, and satisfying life. Not only does he present us with a compendium of ways to perceive, assess, and take action to heal ourselves, but he even provides the questions and answers we might ask him to have the confidence to apply these methods. This is a book we could all use." --Barry G. Ginsberg, PhD, Director of The Center of Relationship Enhancement and author of Relationship Enhancement Family Therapy and 50 Wonderful Ways to Be a Single-Parent Family
"The Forgiveness Solution makes two bold claims -- that unforgiveness underlies virtually all psychological problems, and the solution to that underlying problem (and also other problems) is to forgive. Philip H. Friedman, equipped by years of practical psychotherapy experience, offers you a practical, powerful, and personal book that will help you forgive. Doable exercises are engaging, useful, and therapy-tested. While many psychologists integrate scientific findings into their practice, I know of no therapist who does as often as Friedman. His integration of research and practice has resulted in a book that will help you, teach you, and heal you. It is the best blend of science and clinical practice." --Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope
"An amazing contribution to the field that draws upon scientific research, clinical experience, spiritual wisdom, and cutting-edge methods. Keeping this resource handy will help anyone navigate the toughest of times." Â --Fred P. Gallo, PhD, author of Energy Psychology and Energy Tapping for Trauma
"The Forgiveness Solution is a treasure-trove of inspiring quotations, powerful examples from Friedman's clinical practice, and numerous effective and healing exercises that bring the material alive. Whatever your orientation, you will find doors to walk through and abundant resources to continue your journey toward greater peace, happiness, love, and joy." --Martha Crampton, Ph.D., founder and former director of the Canadian Institute of Psychosynthesis in Montreal
"There are many solutions to personal, social, and interpersonal problems, but The Forgiveness Solution is one of the best. With empathy, care, wisdom, and intuition, Dr Friedman gives you a detailed, step-by-step, and focused approach to healing, wholeness, peace, and happiness. Drawing on scientific research, spiritual teachings, and years of clinical experience, he teaches you how to forgive yourself and others." --Dr. Loren Toussaint, associate professor at Luther College
"If you were to have one book on the all-important subject of forgiveness, this is the one. In an easy-to-read style, The Forgiveness Solution deftly compiles research with exercises, case studies with concise insights. It's a clear handbook on how to forgive, written for the lay person and professional alike. It also uses some of Dr. Friedman's own powerful techniques for dealing with forgiveness. To have a great life, you need to know how to forgive. This book really maps out what you need in a fascinating and comprehensive way." --Dr. Phillip Mountrose, co-author of The Heart & Soul of EFT and Beyond and co-director the Awakenings Institute
"A comprehensive and powerful book that teaches hurt people to recover their center and let go of painful wounds and grievances." --Fred Luskin, PhD, Director, Stanford Forgiveness Projects, and author of Forgive for Good
"The Forgiveness Solution is a wonderful, passionate, healing book that is easy to read, practical, integrative, and powerful. Readers will not only learn how to forgive themselves and others but will also be on the way to developing a forgiving personality and reconnecting with the inner goodness and light within themselves and each other." --Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear and co-author of A Mini Course for Life
"There is no doubt that the #1 solution to so many of our personal, political, and social problems today is forgiveness. In this book Dr. Friedman offers a wealth of forgiveness techniques and processes that skillfully blends science, spirituality, and clinical practice into a seamless garment of love, peace, strength, and resilience." --Colin Tipping, author of Radical Forgiveness
"The most practical book I've ever read on forgiveness. From beginning to end, it focuses on giving you a direct experience of forgiveness and helps you to incorporate this way of being into every facet of your life. If you do the exercises in this book, I know your life will be changed forever." --David Paul Doyle, co-author of The Voice for Love: Accessing Your Inner Voice to Fulfill Your Life's Purpose
"Forgiveness is quite possibly one of the most misunderstood words in the dictionary. We've all been told we 'should' forgive, but why is it so important and so difficult to do? Dr. Friedman's book answers these questions. Not only does he point to the benefits of forgiveness for your own health and inner peace, he gives you numerous ways to actually forgive and release the pain, hurt, guilt, and anger. World peace begins with inner peace; you owe it to yourself and the planet to read this book." --Mary T. Sise, LCSW, former president of the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology and co-author of The Energy of Belief: Psychology's Power Tools to Focus Intention & Release Blocking Beliefs
"The Forgiveness Solution is a comprehensive, in-depth look into every aspect of the power of forgiveness. Drawn from a wide variety of perspectives, it has more exercises, techniques, and energetic processes than any book about forgiveness on the shelves today. Dr. Philip Friedman shows us how one simple act can transform our personal lives and the world around us. If you're experiencing challenges of any sort and don't know what to do, forgiveness is your next step and this book will guide you true. The Forgiveness Solution is a winner!" --Tony Burroughs, author of The Code: 10 Intentions for a Better World
"The Forgiveness Solution is a wonderfully healing book, an inspiring and practical guide that assists individuals on working through the rigorous task of releasing even the darkest of emotions." --Caroline Myss, author of Defy Gravity and Anatomy of the Spirit
"If you want more peace, satisfaction, and joy in your life, then The Forgiveness Solution can be your solution. This book will not only change your life, it will change the world you live in. You can't afford the luxury of being unforgiving." --Stevan Thayer, Director of the Center of Being and author of Interview with an Angel
"I opened this book and could not stop reading it! If you want to give up guilt, suffering, or painful distance from loved ones who have disappointed or hurt you, definitely get yourself a copy of The Forgiveness Solution. This is the most practical book you can buy on forgiveness. It can help you restore your own peace and happiness and make a rapid 180 degree turn in healing the most important relationships in your life!" --Diana Kirschner, Ph.D., author of Love in 90 Days: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Own True Love
"Dr. Friedman's years of study and practical application of his deep knowledge, along with his obvious grace in dealing with this most sensitive and significant psychological problem, will inform and inspire you to new freedom from unforgiveness. Unforgiveness runs deep in all of us; it is ingrained in our childhood and highly reinforced in our society. The Forgiveness Solution will help you enormously, both personally and with your clients who suffer silently with this debilitating problem of how to become free through forgiveness. This book is a treasure and is well suited for laypersons as well as for professional practitioners." --Larry P. Nims, PhD, author of the BE SET FREE FASTâ„¢ book and DVD
"Wow, what a rich and comprehensive resource The Forgiveness Solution is. Though the theme is 'forgiveness', Dr. Friedman offers us a rich resource to guide us to a positive, fulfilling, and satisfying life. Not only does he present us with a compendium of ways to perceive, assess, and take action to heal ourselves, but he even provides the questions and answers we might ask him to have the confidence to apply these methods. This is a book we could all use." --Barry G. Ginsberg, PhD, Director of The Center of Relationship Enhancement and author of Relationship Enhancement Family Therapy and 50 Wonderful Ways to Be a Single-Parent Family
"The Forgiveness Solution makes two bold claims -- that unforgiveness underlies virtually all psychological problems, and the solution to that underlying problem (and also other problems) is to forgive. Philip H. Friedman, equipped by years of practical psychotherapy experience, offers you a practical, powerful, and personal book that will help you forgive. Doable exercises are engaging, useful, and therapy-tested. While many psychologists integrate scientific findings into their practice, I know of no therapist who does as often as Friedman. His integration of research and practice has resulted in a book that will help you, teach you, and heal you. It is the best blend of science and clinical practice." --Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope
"An amazing contribution to the field that draws upon scientific research, clinical experience, spiritual wisdom, and cutting-edge methods. Keeping this resource handy will help anyone navigate the toughest of times." Â --Fred P. Gallo, PhD, author of Energy Psychology and Energy Tapping for Trauma
"The Forgiveness Solution is a treasure-trove of inspiring quotations, powerful examples from Friedman's clinical practice, and numerous effective and healing exercises that bring the material alive. Whatever your orientation, you will find doors to walk through and abundant resources to continue your journey toward greater peace, happiness, love, and joy." --Martha Crampton, Ph.D., founder and former director of the Canadian Institute of Psychosynthesis in Montreal
"There are many solutions to personal, social, and interpersonal problems, but The Forgiveness Solution is one of the best. With empathy, care, wisdom, and intuition, Dr Friedman gives you a detailed, step-by-step, and focused approach to healing, wholeness, peace, and happiness. Drawing on scientific research, spiritual teachings, and years of clinical experience, he teaches you how to forgive yourself and others." --Dr. Loren Toussaint, associate professor at Luther College
"If you were to have one book on the all-important subject of forgiveness, this is the one. In an easy-to-read style, The Forgiveness Solution deftly compiles research with exercises, case studies with concise insights. It's a clear handbook on how to forgive, written for the lay person and professional alike. It also uses some of Dr. Friedman's own powerful techniques for dealing with forgiveness. To have a great life, you need to know how to forgive. This book really maps out what you need in a fascinating and comprehensive way." --Dr. Phillip Mountrose, co-author of The Heart & Soul of EFT and Beyond and co-director the Awakenings Institute
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Philip Friedman, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. He has been practicing psychotherapy and healing for 30-plus years in the Philadelphia suburbs. Dr. Friedman is on the Adjunct Faculty of the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, a Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology as well as the executive director of the Foundation for Well-Being. He is the author of the books "The Forgiveness Solution: The Whole Body Rx for Finding True Happiness, Abundant Love and Inner Peace" (2009) and "Creating Well Being: The Healing Path to Love, Peace, Self-Esteem and Happiness" (1989). Dr. Friedman is one of the founders of Integrative Psychotherapy and Integrative Healing. He has published original research on forgiveness, gratitude and well-being in a clinical population showing that dramatic changes are possible in a relatively short period of time.
Dr. Friedman has also developed the Friedman Assessment Scales on Well-Being, Beliefs, Quality of Life, Affect and Personal/Spiritual Growth. He is trained in cognitive-behavior therapy, multi-modal therapy, marital and family systems therapy and many alternative energy and spiritual therapeutic or healing techniques. He is also the founder of the Positive Pressure Point Techniques or PPPT. His websites are: http://www.philipfriedman.com and http://www.forgivenesssolution.com
Dr. Friedman has also developed the Friedman Assessment Scales on Well-Being, Beliefs, Quality of Life, Affect and Personal/Spiritual Growth. He is trained in cognitive-behavior therapy, multi-modal therapy, marital and family systems therapy and many alternative energy and spiritual therapeutic or healing techniques. He is also the founder of the Positive Pressure Point Techniques or PPPT. His websites are: http://www.philipfriedman.com and http://www.forgivenesssolution.com
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This is a wonderful book. It's easy to read, has great stories and examples. But the best parts for me are all the useful tools to help with the process of forgiveness which people often struggle with. There's a view or way to see it for everyone. We're not all alike and a 'one size fits all' doesn't really work for something as complicated and deep as forgiveness. So the book has a lot of different exercises to help with the process. And if one doesn't work for you, then there are others to try, plus in working through the book, you'll find parts that really work well and they will build on each other as you go along. You'll feel a sense of accomplishment at every chapter. Also, the book has ways for you to track your progress through questionnaires and journaling.
It's so obvious in reading the book that the author really cares and wants to help. His skill, understanding and expertise is only topped by his compassion and caring. This is a must buy book for anyone struggling with hurts and resentments.
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Forgiveness appears to be the solution for finding true happiness, love, and inner peace. In contrast, absence of condonation may produce sadness, hate, and inner turmoil. The author provides eighteen rich chapters that are interwoven with spirituality and non-religious metaphysics. The worksheets and exercises are useful, but most importantly is the enlightened theories or concepts on the topic. The bottom line is forgiveness is freeing--a psychosynthesis to thinking about others and situations that produce harmony for all. Amnesty allows one to refrain from cancer-causing resentments, stress, and ingredients of anger or hate. This book is not only recommended for those seeking palliation, but it's a good guide for engaging in any relationship.
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I've long held that the ability to give and receive forgiveness is one of the keys to finding peace in our lives and the answer to what keeps us from being able to move on. Friedman's book provides amazing groundwork that, I believe can change ANYONE's life for the better. The book helps illuminate how large a factor being able to forgive others - and ourselves - plays in every single life, no matter how differently one might feel about religion, spirituality, politics or anything else we find separates us from others.
A beautiful, powerful and inspiring book.
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