Li Ka Shing Building
291 Campus Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94305
USA
Presenter: Frederic Luskin, PhD
Director and Cofounder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project, Academic Staff, Continuing Studies and Summer Session & Lecturer, Health and Human Performance
Talk title: Happiness in the Workplace
Prior to the current surge in research interest the importance of practicing forgiveness was extolled in both religious and psychological traditions. Recently, Dr. Luskin’s and other’s research has confirmed its virtues in the promotion of psychological, relationship and physical health. Forgiveness has been shown to reduce anger, hurt, depression and stress and lead to greater feelings of optimism, hope, compassion and self confidence.
Dr. Luskin’s work combines lecture with a hands-on approach to the ancient tradition of forgiveness. Participants explore forgiveness with the goal of reducing hurt and helplessness, letting go of anger and increasing confidence and hope as they learn how to release unwanted hurts and grudges. His presentations explore the HEAL process of forgiveness that, when learned, can lead to enhanced well-being through self-care. In class practice may include guided imagery, journal writing and discussion all presented in a safe and nurturing environment. Dr. Luskin holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Health Psychology from Stanford University.
Please join us for an All-Staff Talk, followed by a barbecue.
11:00am-12:00pm: Talk at Berg Hall :”Happiness in the Workplace”
12:00-2:00pm: BBQ on the MSOB Lawn
More details to follow!