The Power of Forgiveness
Just as we can develop mindfulness or kindness, we can also cultivate forgiveness. With this in mind, Joyce Cordus and Frits Koster have developed the Mindfulness-Based Training in Forgiveness (MBTF).

Join Joyce Cordus and Frits Koster for this eamba Exchange gathering on May 6th at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CEST.
Zoom 
Meeting ID: 891 7819 7830 | Passcode: 183987
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MBTF focuses on forgiving yourself, asking for forgiveness, and forgiving others.
We do this on an individual level, in relation to groups and communities, and in relation to the increasing polarisation in the world we live in. Attention is also given to all kinds of dilemmas and difficulties that can arise as we open ourselves to forgiveness, and how we can learn to compassionately relate to these difficulties as well.

The training is of a non-religious character and is scientifically researched. See www.traininginforgiveness.com for more information.
All are welcome, familiarity with mindfulness practice is however recommended.

During the online exchange, we’ll introduce some aspects of (self-)forgiveness through a guided meditation and an interpersonal exploration via breakout rooms in Zoom. We will then briefly review the content of the MBTF and share experiences and explore comments or questions from participants.

Our Guides for MBTF:
Joyce Cordus graduated in Education from the University of Amsterdam in 1984. She has worked most of her life as a teacher, lecturer and educational developer in both primary and higher vocational education. Since 2011, she has been a certified mindfulness teacher, teaching mindfulness to students and primary school teachers. In 2021 she completed the teacher training in Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living. She has been leading online meditations for several years. See www.joycecordus.nl.

Frits Koster lived as a Buddhist monk in Southeast Asia for six years and he has been working in the mental healthcare sector since 1994. He teaches meditation retreats internationally. Together with Erik van den Brink he developed the secular Mindfulness-Based
Compassionate Living or MBCL compassion training, which is described in two books (Routledge UK). With his partner Jetty Heynekamp and Victoria Norton, he edited Mindful Communication (Routledge, 2023). See www.fritskoster.com.

Attendance is free, yet an optional donation to EAMBA’s cause is greatly appreciated.