About Us

Hi, I’m Ann Weiser Cornell. I founded Focusing Resources in 1985 as a way to support people who want to learn Inner Relationship Focusing. Over the years my little business has grown exponentially until today we are worldwide community of many thousands of people with seminars, books and manuals, audio and video materials, and one-to-one sessions. I enjoy using my skills of empathy, sensitivity to language, and a deep understanding of the Focusing process to help people of all types and backgrounds learn Focusing and make it a trusted part of their lives. Feel free to be in touch with me if you have a question about your own Focusing process or if you have any feedback about what you experience in your contact with our business. When I’m not working I love seeing movies and reading, anything with a good story!

I am Lucinda Hayden. I am passionate about helping people. I love watching people grow. I love the experience of the light bulb going on for people when they realize they are bigger than their problems. I love creating an accepting atmosphere in the class and to give people the best possible learning environment. When I was in college I couldn’t decide between a teaching career and a therapy career. As my life has unfolded, I’ve gone back and forth from one to the other. But now I feel very fortunate because as a teacher for Focusing Resources and Focusing guide I have both… and with the process that above all others I believe in for transformation, healing, and becoming one’s full self. Feel free to be in touch with me if you are wondering if a Focusing course would be right for you. I enjoy using my skills to connect with people and inspire them to bring out the best in themselves. In the rest of my life I enjoy partner dancing (swing, ballroom, and Latin), sailing, traveling, and meeting new people.

Hi, I’m Shannon Crossman, and I’m the Program Director here at Focusing Resources. I like using my skills to help people discover the on-going unfolding and self exploration that is at the heart of Inner Relationship Focusing. I manage the details of classes and workshops including Treasure Maps Retreats, design and oversee distribution of issues of The Focusing Connection newsletter, collaborate aspects of print publications, and I’m one of the people who might answer your phone call or email. Feel free to be in touch with me if you need assistance with anything related to classes or workshops, or have general questions related to any aspect of what we do here. When I’m not at the office, most frequently I can be found strolling Lake Merritt, shopping at the Farmer’s Market, relaxing with friends, writing, painting and enjoying life.

Hi, I’m Brittany Dean, and I’m the Products & Services Director at Focusing Resources. I enjoy using my skills to help people and to support the profound process that is Inner Relationship Focusing! I manage the Focusing Resources website and blog, assist with heart-centered marketing efforts and oversee our products, order fulfillment and the scheduling of one-to-one sessions with Ann. I also help coordinate our workshops and classes. Feel free to be in touch with me if you need assistance with our website, have questions about any of the products we offer or would like to schedule a session. In my free time, I enjoy exploring and connecting with the great outdoors, healthy gourmet cooking, yoga, photography, reading and occasionally penning poetry, and in general, enjoying the little, magical things in life. I look forward to helping you soon!