This media pack presents Dr. Garfield’s recent publications, interviews and presentations in the National and International media and professional conferences.
The Guardian (UK National Newspaper), Faith in the darkest of moments, Saturday 12 February 2011
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2011/feb/12/faith-torture-god
The article is a compassionate, inside and privileged view of some people’s experience of and recovery from what is probably the worst that humans can do to another: torture. The article is a meditation on trauma and the human capacity to survive it, not just physically, but through preserving a sense of still having goodness in the world, surviving spiritually, with meaningfulness of life intact… no small task when face to face with the utter malice of torture. Some people have incredible experiences along the way that assist them in this journey.
Dr. Garfield’s video response to online comments to this article
Download Dr. Garfield’s full response to this article’s comments on the Guardian website:
guardian_response.pdf
BBC Radio Nottingham (UK), Interview on Forgiveness , Easter 2010
This interview was on the importance of going through the process of forgiving. It made the point that absolutely nothing is unforgivable. And that the costs of living in the state of unforgiveness are tragic.
Interview to Canadian Television for the Documentary “To Forgive… Divine” by Hilary Pryor, Easter 2010
Broadcast on VISION TV, Canada
Dr. Garfield was invited to discuss her beliefs and attitudes on the important questions of forgiveness, reconciliation, justice and their relation to human spirituality. Some of the issues raised were: What is forgiveness? Can we really “forgive and forget”? What’s a difference between forgiveness and justice? How to “do forgiveness”? Is reconciliation necessary for forgiveness? Is it “good” to forgive?
Church Times (UK National Newspaper), ‘A Sense of God In Extremis’ – 24/31 December 2010
Church Times article
The article provides an intense window into the world of a person who is tortured, and their darkest moments of feeling deeply alone, bereft even of God. The article further discusses how even when being tortured, many people are given a deep experience of faith and goodness that is held within.
“Visitor Story” on The Forgiveness Project, 2010/2011
The Forgiveness Project
The article gives a moving account of Shoshana’s personal story. It describes how Shoshana survived years of abuse at the hands of her family, a paedophile ring and countless violent partners, to eventually find a place where forgiveness began to blossom in her life. The article further outlines Shoshana’s passion for helping people through trauma, and for spreading the possibilities of forgiveness.
Keynote presentation at the EFT Gathering Ilkley, Yorkshire 2010
EFT Gathering Video, “Nine Myths That Stop Forgiveness”
This presentation discusses some of the most common misconceptions that stop people from forgiving and letting go. It dives into a touching account of Shoshana’s personal story in order to illustrate the important concepts of forgiveness. This presentation also communicates Dr. Garfield’s personal beliefs & values on the subjects of forgiveness, faith and goodness in the world.