Level One Focusing Training

Are you stressed? Out of touch with yourself? Feeling confused about how you feel and what to do?

If you’re ready to take a course to learn Focusing in a supported way, this is the place to start.

Since 1992 we’ve been creating quiet miracles by teaching people the Inner Relationship Focusing process and we’d like to include you in that, by inviting you to take Level One Focusing, the first course in our Focusing Training Program.

Since we now teach the Focusing Training Program by phone seminar, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home or office in order to take courses that used to be offered only in a few locations in the world.

How phone seminars work.

Our Schedule
Here are the Level One courses we have currently scheduled. We typically offer the Level One course five times a year. We offer courses on different times and days to make them more accessible to more people.

Register early to save money and ensure your spot! Tuition goes up $50 five days prior to the start of class. To help us provide an excellent experience for everyone, registration closes two days before every class.

Focusing Level One FISS, August 16 to August 22, 2013
Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. In-person residential workshop in Garrison, New York.

For prices and registration information, please visit The Focusing Institute website here: FISS 2013

Focusing Level One for Healing Professionals FISS, August 16 to August 22, 2013
Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. In-person residential workshop in Garrison, New York.

For prices and registration information, please visit The Focusing Institute website here: FISS 2013

Level One: The Door Opens, September 10 to October 8, 2013 5 Tuesdays; 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Pacific Time (L1-507)
Taught by Lucinda Hayden. Telephone Class.
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1 payment of $375 OR $1150 for Level One-Four package:

2 payments of $190 for Level One only:

$375 now and 6 payments of $137.50 for Level One-Four package:

Level One: The Door Opens, November 5 to December 10, 2013 (skip Nov 26)5 Tuesdays; 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time (L1-508)
Taught by Lucinda Hayden. Telephone Class.
convert to your time zone

1 payment of $375 OR $1150 for Level One-Four package:

2 payments of $190 for Level One only:

$375 now and 6 payments of $137.50 for Level One-Four package:

What will you receive from taking the IR Focusing Training Program?

a practical, step-by-step method for starting with any problem or stuck situation and finding relief, insight, and new steps of action, so you feel bigger than your problems and in control of your life
a revolutionary way to access your body’s wisdom – so you can get in touch with rich information about your life and your life’s direction that you already know without knowing you know
a simple but powerful listening process that lets you be supportive of other people – and yourself – in ways that are literally the opposite of interfering and giving advice, so your relationships open up
a structured plan for moving forward and taking the lessons beyond the course into your daily life so you feel empowered to take your life into the areas you’ve always dreamed of

This is more than just help with one problem. (If that’s all you want, one-to-one sessions would be a better choice for you.) This is learning a process that you can use with any problem or issue, now or in the future, for the rest of your life.

A Not-Very-Well-Kept Secret: As you’ve long suspected, it’s not really about getting past problems. It’s really about how it feels to be you, living your life, moment by moment. Imagine the possibility that life could feel wonderful – a steady feeling of ease, aliveness, spaciousness… that it feels good to be you. Wouldn’t that be great?

Read what Jill said about how IR Focusing training has changed her life:

“I used to experience painful depressions that I felt I had little control over. I haven't experienced depression since learning Focusing.

“I had trouble handling disagreement and differences of opinion. I listen to others with greater caring now, and am enjoying all my relationships more.

“Before Focusing, my husband and I often had painful, confusing conflict. My marriage is now the joy that I want it to be.

“It used to be hard for me to know what I was feeling, because there was so much I was on the verge of knowing about myself that I was afraid to know. Now, I can turn toward all that. I have the ability to notice feelings of all kinds, and relate to them in a friendly way that helps them relax and reveal what is important in them.

“I often experienced emotions that would escalate and ‘take over.’ I was easily hurt and upset, and these feelings would last for days or weeks. Now I can pause, notice an inner reaction to some situation, and take good care of my emotions so they don't have to escalate to get my attention.

“Other people used to see me as volatile, moody, blowing hot and cold. Now, people see me as calm and even-keeled. And in a surprising way, I am more expressive as well.

“I used to be very hard on myself, believing I had to be perfect, and berating myself for my failures. I now have a much more compassionate relationship with myself, owning (and cherishing) my own humanness and imperfectness.

“Fears of not measuring up kept me from doing many things that expressed my values and interests. I am now moving forward in some important areas. Without forcing myself, I am taking steps that feel right.

“At one point in my life, I truly thought there was something essentially defective about me. Now I feel so......well, human. And joined in that humanity by everyone else.”
–Jill Drummond, Manalapan, New Jersey

What the class actually includes:

Five two-and-a-half-hour meetings for a total of 12.5 hours of class time. Click for more info.

Please plan to attend all 5 class sessions for the full time of the meeting. Missing one class is acceptable, but more is not. (We know from years of experience with teaching Focusing that missing more than one class is just too many.) If you miss more than one class meeting, you'll need to repeat the Level in order to move on to subsequent Levels. Please note, missing more than 20 minutes of class counts as an absence.
One individual Focusing session (50 minutes) with the course instructor. (Value: $160.) Information on scheduling your individual session will be provided in your confirmation letter.
1/2 hour chat with Ann Weiser Cornell at the end of your last class - an opportunity to meet Ann and ask questions about Focusing.
Your own copy of The Focusing Student’s and Companion’s Manual (value: $23), provided as a PDF file. The entire manual is now available as one easy download from the private class webpage, accessible to you anywhere you are!
Unique “Exercise Sheets” for every paired class exercise so you know exactly what to do to make the exercises most effective for yourself and your partner. (We innovated these Exercise Sheets and they really work.)
Up to one hour of Focusing partnership, in between class meetings each week, to further develop your Focusing skills.
A “seating chart” with photos of the teacher, the assistants, and your fellow students so you can connect names with faces and you’re not just hearing voices in the dark. (We’ll ask you to send your own photo and we’ll help you do that if you’re not sure how.)
Access to recordings of every class – as mp3 downloads – usually by the next day and up to 30 days after the end of the class, so you’ll be able to listen again to anything you want to hear twice – or over and over again.
A private web page where you can access homework, recordings, and other important class information from any web browser.
A complimentary one-year digital subscription to The Focusing Connection. That's right - 6 exciting issues full of practical articles designed to support integrating Focusing into your life.
Email and/or phone support from the teacher and the class assistants if you have questions between the class meetings or need extra help.

Please note, the phone number to dial in for class is a California number, so depending on your phone plan, there may be long-distance charges to factor in as part of your overall class cost.

You may also want to read about Levels Two through Four of the Focusing Training Program.

We asked some recent graduates of our Focusing training what benefits they received from learning Focusing. Here is a sample of what they said:

“Focusing led me home to myself, gave me an amazing sense of relief when I realized I carried all the answers I will ever need for me and my life.”

“Focusing gave me a better memory, took away my need to help and give advice, gave me a less tense body, gave me peace and trust, and more compassion and love for others.”

“Focusing taps into my own unique answers, helps me know my next steps for action and to learn how to trust myself.”

“Focusing enables me to stop and listen when a disturbing or overwhelming issue comes up. Rather than trying to force change, I’m watching the resolution of burdensome memories.”

“I’m more willing to ask for help, and ask when I need help. I’m able to prevent common colds and other minor aches and pains by pausing and listening to them when the symptoms first come.”

“Focusing has helped me to develop a deep level of self-acceptance, trust, and confidence in every aspect of my life.”

“Focusing has helped me looked inward, to slow down, to respond rather than react.”

“Focusing has taught me how to have a loving relationship to my inner world. I’m more patient, compassionate, open – with other people as well as myself.”

“I’m less critical of myself and others. I’m more relaxed even when there is a crisis. I can think more clearly and see a larger perspective.”

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	Level One Focusing Training Are you stressed? Out of touch with yourself? Feeling confused about how you feel and what to do? If you’re ready to take a course to learn Focusing in a supported way, this is the place to start. Since 1992 we’ve been creating quiet miracles by teaching people the Inner Relationship Focusing process and we’d like to include you in that, by inviting you to take Level One Focusing, the first course in our Focusing Training Program. Since we now teach the Focusing Training Program by phone seminar, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home or office in order to take courses that used to be offered only in a few locations in the world. How phone seminars work. All you need is a phone, no special equipment, though a hands-free headset is helpful. Yes, you can even call with a cell phone or Skype, as long as the line is reasonably clear. When you register, you’ll receive a special number to call, and your own PIN code. You’ll be on a conference call with the teacher, the assistants, and a group of friendly fellow students. The teacher will be able to moderate the call from a master control panel. There will be lectures, demonstrations, question periods, group exercises, and paired exercises. We’ve been doing phone seminars since 2003 and we’re old hands at it – and they work amazingly well. Our Schedule Here are the Level One courses we have currently scheduled. We typically offer the Level One course five times a year. We offer courses on different times and days to make them more accessible to more people. Register early to save money and ensure your spot! Tuition goes up $50 five days prior to the start of class. To help us provide an excellent experience for everyone, registration closes two days before every class. Focusing Level One FISS, August 16 to August 22, 2013 Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. In-person residential workshop in Garrison, New York. For prices and registration information, please visit The Focusing Institute website here: FISS 2013 Focusing Level One for Healing Professionals FISS, August 16 to August 22, 2013 Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. In-person residential workshop in Garrison, New York. For prices and registration information, please visit The Focusing Institute website here: FISS 2013 Level One: The Door Opens, September 10 to October 8, 2013 5 Tuesdays; 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Pacific Time (L1-507) Taught by Lucinda Hayden. Telephone Class. convert to your time zone 1 payment of $375 OR $1150 for Level One-Four package: 2 payments of $190 for Level One only: $375 now and 6 payments of $137.50 for Level One-Four package: Level One: The Door Opens, November 5 to December 10, 2013 (skip Nov 26)5 Tuesdays; 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time (L1-508) Taught by Lucinda Hayden. Telephone Class. convert to your time zone 1 payment of $375 OR $1150 for Level One-Four package: 2 payments of $190 for Level One only: $375 now and 6 payments of $137.50 for Level One-Four package: What will you receive from taking the IR Focusing Training Program? a practical, step-by-step method for starting with any problem or stuck situation and finding relief, insight, and new steps of action, so you feel bigger than your problems and in control of your life a revolutionary way to access your body’s wisdom – so you can get in touch with rich information about your life and your life’s direction that you already know without knowing you know a simple but powerful listening process that lets you be supportive of other people – and yourself – in ways that are literally the opposite of interfering and giving advice, so your relationships open up a structured plan for moving forward and taking the lessons beyond the course into your daily life so you feel empowered to take your life into the areas you’ve always dreamed of This is more than just help with one problem. (If that’s all you want, one-to-one sessions would be a better choice for you.) This is learning a process that you can use with any problem or issue, now or in the future, for the rest of your life. *A Not-Very-Well-Kept Secret:* As you’ve long suspected, it’s not really about getting past problems. It’s really about how it feels to be you, living your life, moment by moment. Imagine the possibility that life could feel wonderful – a steady feeling of ease, aliveness, spaciousness… that it feels good to be you. Wouldn’t that be great? Read what Jill said about how IR Focusing training has changed her life: “I used to experience painful depressions that I felt I had little control over. I haven't experienced depression since learning Focusing. “I had trouble handling disagreement and differences of opinion. I listen to others with greater caring now, and am enjoying all my relationships more. “Before Focusing, my husband and I often had painful, confusing conflict. My marriage is now the joy that I want it to be. “It used to be hard for me to know what I was feeling, because there was so much I was on the verge of knowing about myself that I was afraid to know. Now, I can turn toward all that. I have the ability to notice feelings of all kinds, and relate to them in a friendly way that helps them relax and reveal what is important in them. “I often experienced emotions that would escalate and ‘take over.’ I was easily hurt and upset, and these feelings would last for days or weeks. Now I can pause, notice an inner reaction to some situation, and take good care of my emotions so they don't have to escalate to get my attention. “Other people used to see me as volatile, moody, blowing hot and cold. Now, people see me as calm and even-keeled. And in a surprising way, I am more expressive as well. “I used to be very hard on myself, believing I had to be perfect, and berating myself for my failures. I now have a much more compassionate relationship with myself, owning (and cherishing) my own humanness and imperfectness. “Fears of not measuring up kept me from doing many things that expressed my values and interests. I am now moving forward in some important areas. Without forcing myself, I am taking steps that feel right. “At one point in my life, I truly thought there was something essentially defective about me. Now I feel so......well, human. And joined in that humanity by everyone else.” –Jill Drummond, Manalapan, New Jersey What the class actually includes: Five two-and-a-half-hour meetings for a total of 12.5 hours of class time. Click for more info. Please plan to attend all 5 class sessions for the full time of the meeting. Missing one class is acceptable, but more is not. (We know from years of experience with teaching Focusing that missing more than one class is just too many.) If you miss more than one class meeting, you'll need to repeat the Level in order to move on to subsequent Levels. Please note, missing more than 20 minutes of class counts as an absence. One individual Focusing session (50 minutes) with the course instructor. (Value: $160.) Information on scheduling your individual session will be provided in your confirmation letter. 1/2 hour chat with Ann Weiser Cornell at the end of your last class - an opportunity to meet Ann and ask questions about Focusing. Your own copy of The Focusing Student’s and Companion’s Manual (value: $23), provided as a PDF file. The entire manual is now available as one easy download from the private class webpage, accessible to you anywhere you are! Unique “Exercise Sheets” for every paired class exercise so you know exactly what to do to make the exercises most effective for yourself and your partner. (We innovated these Exercise Sheets and they really work.) Up to one hour of Focusing partnership, in between class meetings each week, to further develop your Focusing skills. A “seating chart” with photos of the teacher, the assistants, and your fellow students so you can connect names with faces and you’re not just hearing voices in the dark. (We’ll ask you to send your own photo and we’ll help you do that if you’re not sure how.) Access to recordings of every class – as mp3 downloads – usually by the next day and up to 30 days after the end of the class, so you’ll be able to listen again to anything you want to hear twice – or over and over again. A private web page where you can access homework, recordings, and other important class information from any web browser. A complimentary one-year digital subscription to The Focusing Connection. That's right - 6 exciting issues full of practical articles designed to support integrating Focusing into your life. Email and/or phone support from the teacher and the class assistants if you have questions between the class meetings or need extra help. Please note, the phone number to dial in for class is a California number, so depending on your phone plan, there may be long-distance charges to factor in as part of your overall class cost. You may also want to read about Levels Two through Four of the Focusing Training Program. We asked some recent graduates of our Focusing training what benefits they received from learning Focusing. Here is a sample of what they said: “Focusing led me home to myself, gave me an amazing sense of relief when I realized I carried all the answers I will ever need for me and my life.” “Focusing gave me a better memory, took away my need to help and give advice, gave me a less tense body, gave me peace and trust, and more compassion and love for others.” “Focusing taps into my own unique answers, helps me know my next steps for action and to learn how to trust myself.” “Focusing enables me to stop and listen when a disturbing or overwhelming issue comes up. Rather than trying to force change, I’m watching the resolution of burdensome memories.” “I’m more willing to ask for help, and ask when I need help. I’m able to prevent common colds and other minor aches and pains by pausing and listening to them when the symptoms first come.” “Focusing has helped me to develop a deep level of self-acceptance, trust, and confidence in every aspect of my life.” “Focusing has helped me looked inward, to slow down, to respond rather than react.” “Focusing has taught me how to have a loving relationship to my inner world. I’m more patient, compassionate, open – with other people as well as myself.” “I’m less critical of myself and others. I’m more relaxed even when there is a crisis. I can think more clearly and see a larger perspective.”
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