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Find a Focusing Professional - Mary Anne Schleinich

Biography

I grew up in North Africa in a family that loved travel, nature and other cultures, and I became a keen learner. As an adult, I lived in a few cities (Helsinki, Graz, Berlin, Chicago, Toronto, Edmonton), learning through new perspectives and language (German). My greatest learning was working as an Occupational Therapist for more than a decade on an internationally recognized team in palliative care. There I provided active and compassionate care to those with end stage cancer in difficult pain situations. There I saw the body’s deep wisdom to adapt in creative, flexible and ingenious ways, in the face of traumatic change and chronic conditions. I became fundamentally certain of the capacity for healing in any stage and circumstance of life. I saw that quality of attention is the key element. I then became a Master of Psychotherapy and Spirituality in a program that holds great respect for the inherent healing processes within each person. From there I chose to study with teachers of exceptional wisdom and humility, Bill (William Douglas) Bowen and Eugene Gendlin, each pioneers in experiential psychotherapy.

Given Name
Mary Anne
Surname
Schleinich
Business Name
Phone
403-288-5712
City
Calgary
State/Province
AB
Country
Canada
Certification(s)
Certified Focusing Professional, Focusing-Oriented Therapy
Coordinator (Can certify through the Institute)?
Coordinator-in-Training (CiT)
Focusing-Oriented Therapy (FOT)?
Practices Focusing-Oriented Therapy
Services Offered
Individual Sessions, Group Sessions, Couples Sessions, Online Sessions, Phone Sessions, Presentations
Credential(s)
BScOT, MPS, CCC, FOT
Language(s) Spoken
English
Areas of Interest
12 Step Program, Addiction, Adults, Body Psychotherapy, College Students, Couples, Creative Process, Dance, Mindfulness, Pain Management, Pastoral Counseling, Spirituality/Meditation, Trauma