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The Daylong Celebrating Certification
Sunday, August 30, 2026
(Some events will be on Saturday, August 29, 2026 for those in Asia/Pacific)
6:30am - 9:30pm New York Time
(see schedule below for times worldwide)
Free and open to all current certified members of The International Focusing Institute (TIFI).
Live attendance recommended (though the event will be recorded)
This event is for all those who are certified by TIFI and who are current members. There is no fee; it is paid for by your certification fee. This is a chance for all those with certification to have a day-long experience together, led by the team leading the Weeklong for Advanced Focusers. This event is connected to the Weeklong because it is led by the teachers of the Weeklong. However, it is open to all TIFI certified members, whether attending the Weeklong or not.
This is a live event. Please make every effort to attend as many of the events as possible live, and please have your camera on as much as possible. You will have access to recordings for the portions you cannot attend live.
FACILITATION TEAM
Cecilia Burgos, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
For Ceci, Focusing has been a sense of "coming home"; and being able to find a delicate way of being from felt experience. She explores movements and gestures as doorways to the living process that wants to unfold. She was introduced to Focusing in 1999 as part of the Body Centered Counseling training she undertook in Argentina. She continued her training and in 2003 got her certification as Focusing-Oriented Therapist and Focusing Trainer. She has been a Coordinator since 2019. Interested in the felt and conscious body, she explores different methods such as Eutonia, Tai Chi and Hakomi. She has been teaching Focusing since 2004. Further info @cbfocusing @focusingzn
Joseph Sing, Hong Kong
Joseph is a Coordinator based in Hong Kong. Trained as a counselor, he has extensive experience working with clients dealing with depression and anxiety. Eight years ago, he co-founded the Hong Kong Focusing Institute, where he has played a pivotal role in promoting the work of Eugene Gendlin in Hong Kong.
Over the years, Joseph has invited more than 10 Focusing trainers to share their expertise with helping professionals in Hong Kong, significantly expanding the reach and understanding of Focusing practices in the region.
Through this journey, Joseph has had the privilege of learning from numerous Focusing experts from the West. However, what he values most about Focusing practice is how it fosters a deeper connection between practicing partners, creating a supportive and enriching experience through active listening.
With the aid of technology, Joseph regularly practices Focusing with partners from various countries and is excited about the opportunity to connect with more Focusers in Argentina.
René Veugelers, Netherlands
René Veugelers is a Coordinator, Focusing-Oriented Therapist (FOT), art therapist, psychiatric nurse and group social worker and is trained in Emerging Body Language (EBL). He teaches Children & Focusing internationally and works in the Netherlands with parents, children and adolescents. His work emphasizes the non-verbal world and inner-child wanting by integrating experiential Listening and Focusing skills. He utilizes a Dynamic Expressive approach using symbols and art materials to help deepen bodily awareness to support the individual's process. More info at: www.childrenfocusing.org
DRAFT SCHEDULE - (to be updated in June or early July)
Team Introduction, Watch Elders Video, do Timeline (90 minutes) – Ceci, René & Joseph
your time here
6:30am – 8:00am New York
7:30 – 9:00 Argentina
12:30 – 14:00 Central Europe
18:30 – 20:00 China
ONE HOUR BREAK
Honoring Milestones – This is the annual ceremony celebrating those recently certified, for those recently named Coordinators, and remembering those Coordinators who have recently passed away.
your time here
10:00am – 11:30am New York
11:00 – 12:30 Argentina
16:00 – 17:30 Central Europe
22:00 – 01:30 China (Monday)
ONE HOUR BREAK
A Taste of the Weeklong with René
your time here
11:30am – 1:00pm New York
12:30 – 14:00 Argentina
17:30 – 19:00 Central Europe
12:30 – 2:00am China (Saturday)
ONE HOUR BREAK
A Taste of the Weeklong with Ceci
your time here
2:00pm– 3:30pm New York
15:00 – 16:30 Argentina
20:00 – 21:30 Central Europe
02:00 – 03:30 China (Saturday)
2.5 HOUR BREAK
Focusing Changes Group (90 min) – led by Collaborating Coordinators
your time here
6:00pm – 7:30pm New York
19:00– 20:30 Argentina
00:00 – 01:30 Central Europe (Saturday)
6:00 – 7:30am China (Saturday)
HALF HOUR BREAK
A Taste of the Weeklong with Joseph
your time here
8:00pm – 9:30pm New York
21:00 – 22:30 Argentina
02:00 – 03:30 Central Europe (Saturday)
08:00 – 09:30 China (Saturday)
Registration Information and Price
Zoom: This event will take place on an online video conference service called Zoom. Please attend by computer so that we can have your video presence as well as your audio. Calling in by phone is also possible but not preferred.
Who may attend? This event is for certified members of TIFI whose membership is current.
PLEASE NOTE: When you register, you will receive an email indicating your registration was processed. If we have a question about your membership, we will email you separately. If you are a member, please Log in to check your membership status. We'll send the zoom link to join the event a few days before.
Contact
Questions? elizabeth@focusing
Registration Information and Price
Free for certified members whose membership is current.