A Mindful Brain-Friendly Approach to Focusing

I will be offering a structured series of Focusing classes with 8 sessions in each level- for a total of 24 sessions over 6 months. These classes will be experiential, interactive, and experimental in nature to support deep exploration and learning. The approach is informed by current brain science and will utilize my decades of experience in experiential teaching and learning.  The intention is to speak to and include both the detail-oriented, logical, sequential left-brained mode as well as providing a pathway to the metaphorical, big-picture in-the-moment body-based right brain mode. Focusing is a powerful tool to integrate the two by coming into a place of curiosity, exploration, and presence with whatever arises in the moment. 

Within the context of being in the moment and responding to what arises with curiosity, this series of classes will also be based on specific skill building with the intention to prepare the participants for the PFP (Proficiency as a Focusing Partner) award. The PFP award affirms a level of skill in Focusing and makes you eligible, once you join the Institute, to participate in the Partnership network on the  Focusing.org website where you can connect with Focusing partners from around the world. The award has traditionally served as and represented roughly the halfway point to Focusing certification. For students who would like to pursue the path to Certification I will arrange a small group or independent study towards that goal. 

These classes are open to all: no prior Focusing experience is required. If you are curious or drawn to this offering whether or not you have some Focusing background you are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Personally, I have learned something valuable from each Focusing teacher and partner I have ever practiced with and experienced Focusing students have named discovering new things in my classes.  Each one of us brings our own unique experience and imprint to the process and the experiential and practice-based model means that each class will offer something fresh.  Students can register for each 8 session class separately and can take one, two, or all three.

1st session: Going Inside and Finding a Felt Sense   January 28^th to March 18^th

2nd session:  Listening and how to be with what shows up - April 1^st to May 20^th

3rd session:  All about Focusing Partnerships -   May 27^th to July 15^th

Today, in a world of ever increasing polarization, the Focusing skills of allowing and finding a way to be with whatever is here is more vital than ever. Our continued survival depends on our ability to find a path to witnessing and bringing presence to the deeper and shadow truths that we all have been carrying for generations.  This is the only path to healing the forces that are tearing us apart. 

I hope you will be able to join me either in my drop in sessions or in my regular classes or both.  The safe spaces we co-create are a balm to those who are present. The world needs these skills. 

The cost for each 8 session series is $160 which can be paid over time if needed.  Please ask about Sacred Reciprocity arrangements if finances present a hardship or an obstacle or you need financial accommodation.  I do not want money to be an obstacle for those who are called to learn.

To register for the first series “Going Inside and the Felt Sense” please respond by email indicating your interest and you will be sent payment information and zoom links for the sessions.   If you have questions about any of these opportunities, please don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]