The Nazi regime ended 60 years ago. Yet this dark, traumatic period still has negative repercussions for many people worldwide. Those of us who share a connection to this destructive period want to be fulfilled in life, loved by family and friends, and enjoy good health and prosperity. Above all, we want our children, grandchildren and humanity at large to be free from those repercussions.

This creates a difficult paradox: How to look at the full reality of the past without being dragged down and depressed? If it is too uncomfortable to look, do we risk leaving the traumas unresolved? These may seem like abstract questions until we recognize our children or grandchildren struggling with emotions which parallel the feelings of victims or perpetrators. Maybe the shocking violence between Israelis and Palestinians reminds us that the aftermath of the Nazi period continues. Or perhaps we ourselves suffer from feelings of fear and deep sorrow which hinder our joy of life.

In February 2009, the Jewish-American psychologist, Dr. Dan Booth Cohen, led a seminar south of Munich at the “Erzbischöflichen Spätberufenenseminar” in Wolfratshausen, near the former DP Camp Föhrenwald. The event was organized by Brigitte Mahr. Eve-Marie Elkin Schaffer was co-facilitator.

A report on the seminar can be read here: Responsibility and Healing The May seminars continue the profound healing we discovered at Camp Föhrenwald. Please join with us.

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