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Harnessing the Power of Instances with Focusing:
“It’s like that time when…”
4-session course led by Mary Jennings
Fridays, March 7, 14, 21, 28
9:00am to 10:30am New York time Your time here
In our everyday conversations we often use what Gendlin calls ‘instances’ to say more of what we mean. We will explore how Focusing can enhance this capacity in many ways.
We say “It’s like that time when…” or “That reminds of me a story…”. We use instances quite naturally when we are mulling over a problem or issue. But we may pass over them, unaware that, right there, is the potential for carrying forward the problem or issue: it’s in the instance!
What if we used our Focusing skills to pay more attention to those ‘instances’, harnessing their power to:
• articulate more of an unfolding felt sense
• create new ideas/concepts from our experience by noticing the patterns in instances
• capture fresh meaning with fresh metaphors
• use instances as a teaching tool as a Focusing trainer
And more….
In these 4 weekly sessions we will explore how we can work with instances in a Focusing way. We will learn how to spot the patterns in instances and how these patterns, when applied, can bring a ‘felt shift’, releasing new information, new ideas, fresh carrying forward.
We will look at how poets and other artists use the power of instances to generate striking images and insights and how we can be as creative. We will look at how we might collaborate in generating new insights on everyday ideas by sharing our own ‘instances’ and experiences.
Introducing people to Focusing can be challenging at times; it can be hard to find a way in, one that resonates with people. Using ‘instances’ as one way in can work well; starting with what they already know, rather than having to teach particular steps or techniques as a way to begin. We will explore how this might be done in our time together.
With some input on what Gendlin says about ‘instances’, we will work through group discussion, pairs/small groups with an invitation to explore material in advance of sessions.
Notes from Mary will be provided.
This course is intended for those already familiar with Focusing though all are welcome to attend.
Class will be recorded for all registrants and available for viewing for one month after the course concludes. Breakout rooms are not recorded.
Format
We use Zoom videoconferencing for our online classes. The session will be held in meeting format so that all participants can see the presenters and each other. You will need to have a computer/mobile device. Calling in by phone is also possible but not preferred as participation in breakout rooms will be limited.
Bio
Mary Jennings is a Coordinator & Focusing Trainer, based in Dublin, Ireland. She led a series for TIFI members called "Reading Freshly" this past year. As well as a Mindfulness Teacher, Mary has a background in communications and has worked with many organisations over the years in the area of brand identity. Inspired by Gendlin’s Philosophy of the Implicit, particularly in the area of language, she is interested in how we can use Gene’s insights to fully express more of what we know in fresh, felt-sensed language. Her approach is to facilitate people to draw on their own experience, drawing out the richness that is already there, using accessible, playful practices.
For more information:
Contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or (845) 480-5111
Registration Information and Price
Mary is volunteering to offer this course to support The International Focusing Institute.
Pricing
Regular Price $120 Modified * Price $90 Lowest * Price $60
*Three tier pricing. We offer the regular price plus two lower prices. We welcome you to select the level right for you, while reminding you that if you have a reliable means of support and live in a country with a strong economy, we ask that you pay the regular price. By choosing the highest amount you are capable of paying you help make the sliding scale possible and make our scholarship dollars available to more people. Thank you!
Note: If the price is not affordable, please email [email protected] to check on scholarship funds.
DEI Scholarship. There are DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Scholarship funds available for anyone in a group under-represented in TIFI's programs, including people aged 30 or younger, those in the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and others. For more about our DEI scholarship, please see focusing.org/board. To apply, email [email protected]. Please write DEI scholarship in the subject line.
Refunds A full refund minus a $25 administrative fee (regardless of the registration fee paid) for cancellations 14 days before the start date. Cancellations less than 14 days before the start date are nonrefundable.
TIFI reserves the right to cancel, change and alter the program if necessary. Participants authorize TIFI to use their name, statements and likeness without charge, for promotional purposes in publications, advertising, video, web, new media, or other formats.
At many of our events, we will end class by taking a screenshot. All those who don't want to be included will have the chance to leave. Taking screenshots for sharing (such as on social media) are not allowed at other times during the class. Thanks for your cooperation.
By registering for this course with the Institute, and in consideration of the right and opportunity to participate in and contribute to the Institute’s classes, for the purposes of its control of all video and/or audio recordings thereof pertaining to uses serving our purposes and goals, in enrolling in this session you acknowledge and agree to the Institute’s ownership of all rights in such classes, including all rights under copyright therein. In no circumstance shall any portion or clip posted or displayed exceed 3 minutes in duration. If you plan to use, post or display any portion or clips of these recordings, including posting these to a website or to a social media platform or portal, you agree that you will seek and obtain the prior approval of the Institute.
*Three tier pricing. We offer the regular price plus two lower prices. We welcome you to select the level right for you, while reminding you that if you have a reliable means of support and live in a country with a strong economy, we ask that you pay the regular price. By choosing the highest amount you are capable of paying you help make the sliding scale possible and make our scholarship dollars available to more people. Thank you!
$ 120.00
Regular Price
$ 90.00
Modified Price
$ 60.00
Lowest Price
Contact
Questions? [email protected]
Registration Information and Price
Regular Price $120 Modified * Price $90 Lowest * Price $60