ABSTRACT Research findings point consistently to the conclusion that forgiveness is positively associated with well-being, quality of life, life satisfaction, gratitude, optimism, hope, trust, self-worth and positive beliefs. Forgiveness also affects and is negatively associated with emotional distress and negative affective states such as depression, anger, vengeance, anxiety, somatic symptoms, guilt and vulnerability. Gratitude, like

Abstract This article demonstrates: 1. How to track changes during psychotherapy using a wide variety of measures drawn from the fields of positive, cognitive and spiritual psychology and well-being. This assessment approach was first discussed over 20 years ago. (Friedman, 1982a: Friedman, 1982b) 2. How substantial and often dramatic changes in these measures can be