Summary: Forgiveness is a tricky subject. Is it for you, or the person who betrayed you? Do you have to forgive to move forward? Is not forgiving holding you back? When it comes to forgiveness in healing you might be thinking, Do I really have to? What if I don't want to? Maybe I don't feel like it. Maybe, just maybe, I can be just as happy if I DON'T forgive someone as I would be if I did. Who among us hasn't felt like they simply do not want to forgive someone for the pain that they have caused us? I would venture to say that we've all felt that way regardless if we've had reason to or not. So, the question then becomes is it really necessary for us to forgive? On this episode, I interviewed Dr. Margaret Nagib, Clinical Psychologist at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. Dr. Nagib shared how unforgiveness can keep you entrenched in the past, unable to move forward while forgiveness can bring you freedom and a more fulfilled life, plus: What forgiveness is - and is not Where the power of forgiveness originates How forgiveness links to vulnerability The difference between owning your emotions and being ruled by them How forgiveness is for you - and only you A simple 4-step process to launch your forgiveness process MEET MY GUEST: Dr. Margaret Nagib is a clinical psychologist specializing in Christian counseling, inner healing and treating eating disorders, trauma,addiction, self-injury and mood disorders. For 15 years, she has provided individual, family and group therapy. Today, as a key faculty member of Timberline Knolls’ Clinical Development Institute, she travels throughout the country providing clinical training and presentations to professionals. Every year, the CDI team offers more than 50 presentations at national and regional meetings, and contributes to awareness and early intervention through media interviews and blog contributions. Additionally, Dr. Nagib provides individual, family, group and pastoral counseling. Her goal is to restore Timberline Knolls' residents to wholeness through a deeper relationship with God, helping each one to find her voice, purpose, and passion. She collaborates with the campus Chaplin, Todd Warren, to provide leadership and guidance to fulfill the goal of supporting each woman’s spirituality. Formerly, Dr. Nagib worked as a counselor with the Meier Clinics, the Northern Illinois University Counseling Center, the Glen Oaks Adolescent Therapeutic School and Oak Forest Psychological Services. As an expert in providing treatment from a Christian perspective, she has been featured in the Relevant magazine; the Wall Street Journal; Today’s Christian Womanmagazine; FOX News; “The Everlasting Love” - a Christian public affairs television program broadcast throughout Chicago, and “Doctor to Doctor” on Trinity Broadcasting Network. Dr. Nagib earned her undergraduate degree from Pace University in New York and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology fromWheaton College in Illinois, where she also served as an adjunct graduate psychology professor. She held a similar role at Simpson University in California. She also attended two years at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. Dr. Nagib is a member of the American Association of Professional Counselors, the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, the Association of Christian Therapists, and is a Regional Director for the International Bethel Sozo Organization.
