When Forgiveness Feels Impossible… Come Anyway.
A journey to wholeness through sacred forgiveness.
Pain is unavoidable, but prolonged suffering doesn't have to be.
At some point, we've all faced experiences that wounded us deeply—times when we were hurt by others or when we hurt others ourselves. These wounds can leave lasting scars of bitterness, resentment, blame, and guilt. Without proper guidance, we get stuck in negative cycles, constantly replaying past events, feeling locked outside of grace and unable to return to gratitude.
But what if there was a way to break free?
In the Forgiveness & Gratefulness Course, you'll learn practical tools and profound teachings designed to guide you step-by-step toward forgiveness and authentic gratefulness.
Forgiveness is for you if…
😔 You’re stuck in bitterness, resentment, blame, or guilt
🧘 You’ve tried to “just let it go” — but it doesn’t really work
💓 You long to return to gratefulness, but don’t know how
🤯 You’re caught in negative self-talk, like: I’m not good enough, I’m unlovable, or I’m a fraud
🔄 You find yourself in repetitive patterns of negativity and blame
🥀 You feel like the world is against you
💢 You’re holding rage or resentment toward someone
🕳️ You feel unforgivable, unable to connect with your own goodness and worthiness
🚪 You’re standing outside the sanctuary of grace, watching others walk in… but you can’t seem to enter
😰 You carry a fear of being punished by God, or feel stuck in shame from religious conditioning
⛪ You’re still healing from church trauma or spiritual wounds
🧠 You live in your head, but don’t know the practice or process to shift
🙏 You want to forgive, to reconcile, to come home to yourself — but you need guidance and tools
The Forgiveness Course
Live Online-Intensive
to release resentment, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and reconnect with your innate worth, grace, and self-compassion.
The Forgiveness Course
Daniela Hess and Jacob Vermeulen
Your Course Guides
Welcome to the Forgiveness Course—a journey into one of the most tender and transformative human experiences. Whether you carry the pain of wounds inflicted by others, or you’re haunted by harm you’ve caused, this work invites you into the heart of healing.
Forgiveness doesn’t follow one path: for some, it begins outwardly—toward those who’ve wronged us; for others, the work starts within. There comes a moment in this journey when a deeper truth reveals itself—not as an idea, but as a lived experience: nothing was wrong, nothing could have gone differently, and all is forgiven. This is not spiritual bypassing—it’s the slow and steady melting of the ego’s grip.
With the support of somatic practices, reflection, and the four foundational phrases of forgiveness—rooted in teachings from Ho'oponopono and A Course in Miracles—we begin to shift from automatic, ego-led reactions to conscious, soul-led creation.
In short…
The Forgiveness Course is a live-taught online course led by Daniela Hess and Jacob Vermeulen
There are 4 sessions of 120 minutes each.
You have lifetime access to the course material
Powerful teachings, practices, and journeys that can support your forgiveness journey and transform your life
Powerful 4-Class Structure
1. Understanding the
Dynamics of Life
Discover the foundational dynamics of forgiveness and gratefulness.
Learn about the 5 core soul wounds and how they manifest in your life.
Recognize the barriers that keep you from forgiving and feeling grateful.
2. Working with
Forgiveness of Others
Learn proven practices to forgive those who have hurt you.
Applying the 5 core soul wounds in the context of forgiveness
Shift from blame and resentment to compassion and clarity.
3. Working with
Forgiveness of Self
Address self-blame, guilt, and the belief of being unforgivable.
Experience profound healing by transmuting self-judgment into self-compassion.
Realize that forgiveness starts within and moves outward, freeing yourself in the process.
4. Embracing Gratefulness
Understand gratefulness as an embodied, sensory experience.
Learn practices to anchor gratefulness deeply into your daily life.
Experience a shift in perspective, leading to deeper joy and contentment.
Don’t Take Our Word For It
Here’s what others are saying
"Inspiring and Magical Experience"
"Jacob holds the space beautifully, facilitating deep healing quickly. Layers of resistance vanish, cutting straight to what is truly going on within the body."
– Simone Pugh, GB
"Graceful and Potent Presence"
“Daniela carries a rare depth of wisdom, warmth, and clarity. Her presence alone invites healing—and her teachings opened a space for true forgiveness in my heart.” – Rachel L., Therapist, USA
"Truly Exceptional Teaching"
"Jacob’s guidance, intuition, and compassionate approach set him apart. His methods bring immediate and gentle transformation, surpassing traditional healing techniques."
– Dr. Karen Evans, Chiropractor & Reiki Master, USA
"Wise, Heartfelt, and Embodied"
“Daniela’s teachings are soul-rooted and deeply embodied. She walks her talk with tenderness and power, guiding you gently into places you didn’t know needed healing.” – Miguel Ortiz, Coach & Facilitator, Mexico
"New Layer of Connection and Awareness"
"This journey brings awareness to hidden parts of yourself. Jacob creates an environment where authentic self-expression is not only possible but celebrated."
– Gwenola Emilia Enciu, Psychotherapist, Romania
"A Master at Holding Space"
“Daniela creates an atmosphere of reverence and safety. I felt seen, softened, and inspired to finally let go of long-held pain. This course has changed me.”
– Leila H., Artist, Canada
"Revolutionary Yet Ancient"
“Daniela bridges timeless wisdom with modern relevance. Her way of teaching forgiveness feels both sacred and practical—like she’s channeling something far beyond words.” – Taro Yamamoto, Meditation Guide, Japan
"Jacob’s Gift to Humanity"
"Jacob’s approach to healing is genuinely a gift, providing safe yet powerful pathways to transformation."
– Olena, Ukraine
Your Guides & Educators
Daniela Hess
Daniela has had the honor of serving as an Educational and Spiritual Mentor to thousands of students and clients over the past 25 years.
She has led many group forgiveness courses as well as working 1:1, helping people globally to navigate the powerful terrain of forgiveness.
Daniela is a dynamic, insightful, and compassionate guide who catalyzes ripples of transformation across the many facets of her students’ lives.
Jacob Vermeulen
Jacob is a highly skilled International Educator and Healer who has guided thousands of students worldwide through their own deep, inner healing work using his innovative methodologies that blend the psychology of emotional wellbeing and spirituality.
He is a gifted pianist and singer whose life experiences have led him to explore and deepen the profound healing effects of music, with a special focus on the human voice.
Jacob has facilitated in-person workshops and retreats across Europe and in South Africa, serving clients globally.
Register Now
The course starts on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
After registration, gain instant access to a Forgiveness mantra
✓ 4 sessions of 120 minutes
✓ Lifetime access
✓ Powerful teachings, practices, and journeys
that can support and transform your life
The tuition is €147
Frequently Asked Questions
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All sessions take place live on Zoom over four consecutive Wednesdays, starting on May 28, 2025.
The start time is:
Pacific (Los Angeles): 10:30 AM
Eastern (New York): 1:30 PM
Europe (Brussels): 7:30 PM
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Yes, replays are posted within 24 hours after the live class has ended. You have lifetime access to the replays.
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If you’re carrying unresolved pain—whether toward others or yourself—and you’re ready to approach it with honesty and care, this course will meet you where you are.
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No. The course is open to all belief systems. We draw from diverse sources containing universal principles, including the Enneagram, Ho'oponopono and A Course in Miracles, but no prior knowledge or affiliation is needed.
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Both. True forgiveness moves in all directions—outward and inward. We’ll explore both sides with compassion and depth.
