Enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities through forgiveness therapy.
by Sadaf Akhtar in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
The bigger plan is to open a wellbeing centre, from which treatments, workshops and courses can be offered; but also to create further online wellness programmes such as for character ethics, spirituality, and meditation, that can benefit people locally, nationally and globally.
Forgiveness for the Promotion of Health & Wellbeing
Sadaf Akhtar, Birmingham UK
About me:
This project is focused on helping people to overcome the negative effects of interpersonal violence using forgiveness therapy, and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing among individuals, families, and communities via one to one treatment sessions, workshops and an online course.
The service will be run by Sadaf Akhtar, PhD., a qualified health and wellbeing consultant and practitioner. In her work, Sadaf will draw on her knowledge and skills in forgiveness therapy, health sciences and complimentary and alternative medicines. Sadaf has completed an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Psychology, a Masters in Social Research, and a PhD in Health Sciences (specialising in mental health and wellbeing promotion).
To read about Sadaf's research on forgiveness, please visit the following page: https://wellqo.co/blog/
Why Forgiveness?
Interpersonal violence in the form of child abuse, intimate partner violence, elder abuse, bullying, harassment, as well as violations of norms in ‘healthy’ relationships, are common. The effects of interpersonal hurts are that they can develop into chronic anger, hatred, and hostility, which lead to a variety of mental health problems, as well as the desire for retaliation, which can cause further injuries and even suicide. Forgiveness, which is the choice to let go of chronic anger, hatred and hostility, and develop sympathy for a wrongdoer is empirically proven to promote mental wellbeing and enhance physical health. The aim of this project therefore is to assist people to overcome the negative consequences of interpersonal hurts for the purpose of improving individual and population wellbeing.
Facts:
What’s the plan?
To assist people to overcome the negative effects of unforgiveness and promote their health and wellbeing using methods that are scientifically proven to work, via the following services:
Who will benefit from the project?
The project will benefit individuals, families, communities and people in workplace settings. More specifically, it will benefit people that suffer from mental health problems in consequence of interpersonal violence, such as depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, low self-esteem and confidence.
What are the project aims and outcomes:
How can you help?
To set up a private practice, run workshops and create an online forgiveness course we need to raise £10,000.
These funds will be used for:
We also want our services to be available for everyone, irrespective of financial circumstances; your support will help us achieve this.
1. Fund the project
If you would like to contribute towards promoting people’s health and wellbeing, then please make a donation. For every donation you make, you will receive a gift in return.
2. Spread the word
Spreading the word on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or any other social media network, as well as emailing friends and colleagues about this project would be brilliant!
3. Get in touch
Let us know if you have questions or thoughts about how to promote this project.
Email: [email protected]
Thank you!
Sadaf
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