The special topic workshops allow you to apply Focusing to specific issue areas in a safe and supportive atmosphere. You’ll sit in a circle of friendly people and be guided through a series of silent exercises. After each exercise, you’ll be able to make notes in the workbook you’ll receive, and then share as much or as little as you want in the group. Hearing the experiences of others can expand your own possibilities.
Because the special topic workshops do not include Focusing training, you’ll need at least some previous Focusing experience to register. In some cases only a one-to-one session is required, in other cases we ask that you have taken at least Level One. See the specific workshop page for more information.
The Workshops
Releasing Blocks to Action
It’s an “action block” when you want (or need) to do something – and you just don’t do it! Whether it’s cleaning the closet or getting your creative project finished, Focusing can help... and working with the block can bring surprising new insights about the rest of your life as well. | more |
Radical Gentleness
Learn to use the power of “radical gentleness” to transform your experience of any criticizing or controlling part of you. Learn the one key truth that will make you want to melt with compassion toward this part that seemed so implacable. And discover how to step away from being reactive and not feel criticized at all, no matter what that inner voice says (or anyone else!). | more |
Clear Decisions
A time of decision is a time of opportunity. You're pulled in at least two different directions – which is right? Or sometimes there is a feeling that life isn't changing enough, you are stagnating, stuck... and if only you could make a decision to change... but something is in the way. Decisions don’t have to pull you apart – they CAN pull you together again! In this workshop, you will discover how to hear and feel what each side is wanting for you. You will find out why it often doesn't feel like there is any good solution – and what to do then! | more |
Focusing Alone
Do you ever wish you could Focus by yourself more easily? Do you find yourself losing concentration, getting stuck, getting nothing? Sure, Focusing works well when you have a partner – but what if your partner isn’t there? Wouldn’t you like to be able to have Focusing with you at every moment of your life? This course introduces you to an array of helpful methods for Focusing alone, and gives you support in practicing them. | more | |