Journal of Pain & Relief
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Toussaint LT

Department of Psychology Luther College 700 College Drive Decorah, Iowa, USA

Biography

He is awarded PhD in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the 1998.  He holds a Master Degree (MS) in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the 1996, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) Psychology and Social Work, summa cum laude from Southwest Minnesota State University in the 1993. He has extended his valuable service as Associate Director, Sierra Leone Forgiveness Project for years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. Currently, he is working as an Associate Professor for Psychology; Luther College His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.  His/Her research interests reflect in his/her wide range of publications in various national and international journals. 

Research Interest

The main objective of his research is to broadly understand religious and spiritual factors, especially forgiveness, and how they are related to mental and physical health and well-being. He published a number of peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and scientific book chapters, and authored dozens of conference presentations and invited talks in Australia, Austria, Great Britain, Greece, and the United States. He have been involved in forgiveness research in Australia, Chile, Germany, India, Korea, Lithuania, Spain, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Switzerland. He has worked with colleagues at Mayo Clinic and the University of Michigan Medical Center to understand the role of forgiveness in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, spinal cord injury, and substance use. He continue to seek new avenues in which to better understand and incorporate forgiveness in medicine.

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