Forgiveness and Retribution: Neuroscience Meets Philosophy & Theology

Join us for a dynamic exploration of forgiveness, retaliation, and retribution through the lenses of philosophy, neuropsychology, and theology. Three distinguished professors will engage in a thought-provoking dialogue: a philosopher will examine the ethical foundations of forgiveness and justice, a neuropsychologist will discuss evolutionary mechanisms underlying responses to harm, and a theologian will offer a faith-based perspective on forgiveness and divine justice. This interdisciplinary conversation will deepen our understanding of how individuals and societies navigate conflict, morality, and healing.

This workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.

This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

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All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.

https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

Dr. Johnson has doctorates in both philosophy and psychology after receiving MA degrees in marriage and family therapy and historical, philosophical, and comparative studies of education. He has held university teaching positions in English composition, philosophy, and counseling psychology.

Currently, he is a full-time professor of clinical counseling and the creator and director of an MA program in addictions counseling. He also serves as the President of the board of trustees of the Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) located in NYC. He is also on the teaching faculty of PESI, the largest purveyor of mental health continuing education in the United States.

He did a Fellowship at the Albert Ellis Institute during which he was mentored by Dr. Ellis and served as a co-therapist for groups with Ellis for several years. Upon completing the fellowship, he was requested to remain as a staff psychologist where he worked with clients and conducted research on the integration of religious content and practices into the REBT model.

Dr. Johnson is a frequent leader of psychotherapy training programs in various topics involving REBT both within the United States and Europe as well as Asia. His research and treatment specialties are trauma disorders and co-occurring disorders, such as major depressive disorder and substance use disorders with a growing interest in behavioral disorders.

He has published numerous books, journal articles, and chapters of books. He has received numerous awards, including an award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) for his service to a chapter of the organization.

Event Venue

Online