Focusing Level Four

The fourth course in the Focusing Training Program centers on getting past the most typical blocks to Focusing, both for your own process and helping your Focusing partners. In Level Four, Focusing becomes even more integrated into your life, how you are with yourself, how you are with others. Focusing Level Four invites us to return to the essence of the Focusing process, to the simplicity beneath the complexity. We discover that we can let go of “rules” and stay true to what is essential.

In Level Four we learn and practice ways to be present for a partner who feels not much... or too much. We learn how to facilitate Focusing through all kinds of blocks: inner critics, doubts, sleepiness, distractions. As we learn how to be present for this in our partners, we also learn how to deepen the process for ourselves.

What will you receive from taking Focusing Level Four?

understanding the most typical block to Focusing: being identified with a “feeling about a feeling,” (eg, not liking being afraid) – and how to help yourself and other people shift this experience
powerful language and attitudes for helping yourself and others shift your experience of an “inner criticizing process” that says things like, “You’re hopeless” and “This will never work.”
more ways to help yourself (or a partner) when you are feeling overwhelmed by strong emotional states
more ways to help yourself (or a partner) when you are feeling resistant to feeling anything
wider understanding of the concept of “body” and what makes our bodies so wise
how to let go of “rules” and still do Focusing -- staying true to what is essential

“Level Four was a revelation. I am feeling so much more comfortable, confident, calm and compassionate.”

Fee: $295 until 3 days before the starting date, $345 thereafter
Pay just $195 if you’re repeating Level Four
(Please note, class materials like manuals and crib cards are not included in the repeating fee.)

Prerequisite: Focusing Level Three with any Inner Relationship Focusing teacher

If you've had Focusing Level Three but not with an IRF teacher, click here.

Level Four: The Center of the Maze, May 16 to June 27, 2012 (skip June 6 & 13)5 Wednesday evenings; 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST (L4-500)
Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. Telephone Class.

Level Four: The Center of the Maze, September 11 to October 9, 2012 5 Tuesday evenings; 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST (L4-501)
Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. Telephone Class.

Level Four for Healing Professionals: The Center of the Maze, September 12 to October 10, 2012 5 Wednesday mornings; 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST (L4HP-900)
Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. Telephone Class.

Level Four: The Center of the Maze, October 27 to October 28, 2012 Sat/Sun 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. In-Person Class in Berkeley, CA.

Level Four: The Center of the Maze, October 31 to December 5, 2012 (skip Nov. 21)5 Wednesday evenings; 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST (L4-502)
Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. Telephone Class.

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	Focusing Level Four The fourth course in the Focusing Training Program centers on getting past the most typical blocks to Focusing, both for your own process and helping your Focusing partners. In Level Four, Focusing becomes even more integrated into your life, how you are with yourself, how you are with others. Focusing Level Four invites us to return to the essence of the Focusing process, to the simplicity beneath the complexity. We discover that we can let go of “rules” and stay true to what is essential. In Level Four we learn and practice ways to be present for a partner who feels not much... or too much. We learn how to facilitate Focusing through all kinds of blocks: inner critics, doubts, sleepiness, distractions. As we learn how to be present for this in our partners, we also learn how to deepen the process for ourselves. What will you receive from taking Focusing Level Four? understanding the most typical block to Focusing: being identified with a “feeling about a feeling,” (eg, not liking being afraid) – and how to help yourself and other people shift this experience powerful language and attitudes for helping yourself and others shift your experience of an “inner criticizing process” that says things like, “You’re hopeless” and “This will never work.” more ways to help yourself (or a partner) when you are feeling overwhelmed by strong emotional states more ways to help yourself (or a partner) when you are feeling resistant to feeling anything wider understanding of the concept of “body” and what makes our bodies so wise how to let go of “rules” and still do Focusing -- staying true to what is essential “Level Four was a revelation. I am feeling so much more comfortable, confident, calm and compassionate.” Fee: $295 until 3 days before the starting date, $345 thereafter Pay just $195 if you’re repeating Level Four (Please note, class materials like manuals and crib cards are not included in the repeating fee.) Prerequisite: Focusing Level Three with any Inner Relationship Focusing teacher If you've had Focusing Level Three but not with an IRF teacher, click here. If you've had Focusing Level Three but not with an IR teacher, what can you do? You could take our Level Three at the repeating rate of $195, and you're welcome to do that... but if you don't want to take that much time, we have an alternative, a "fast track" so to speak, and that is to take a Level Three tutorial. The Level Three tutorial is specifically designed for people who have taken a Focusing Level Three course but need to get the special Inner Relationship aspects of the training... which are significant, and will contribute in important ways to the success of your Level Four. The tutorial is composed of two one-hour meetings at $100 per meeting, and these are scheduled at mutually agreeable times. NOTE: This is a special low fee; use the coupon code FR20 to receive this fee. Included in this price are all handouts and crib cards needed for the tutorial. Currently the following Focusing teacher is authorized to offer the Level Three tutorial: Elmar Kruithoff Level Four: The Center of the Maze, May 16 to June 27, 2012 (skip June 6 & 13)5 Wednesday evenings; 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST (L4-500) Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. Telephone Class. Level Four: The Center of the Maze, September 11 to October 9, 2012 5 Tuesday evenings; 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST (L4-501) Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. Telephone Class. Level Four for Healing Professionals: The Center of the Maze, September 12 to October 10, 2012 5 Wednesday mornings; 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST (L4HP-900) Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. Telephone Class. Level Four: The Center of the Maze, October 27 to October 28, 2012 Sat/Sun 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. In-Person Class in Berkeley, CA. Level Four: The Center of the Maze, October 31 to December 5, 2012 (skip Nov. 21)5 Wednesday evenings; 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST (L4-502) Taught by Ann Weiser Cornell. Telephone Class. Return to the Level Two, Three, and Four overview page
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