Past Events
Schede primarie
Please note: Listings on this page are either events organized by The International Focusing Institute (TIFI), or are offered independently by Certified Focusing Professionals. Those organized by TIFI will have one of TIFI’s logos.
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Central European Time
Focusing lernen - Seminar I der Focusing Basis-Ausbildung
Schloss Buchenau (Bad Hersfeld) in der Mitte Deutschlands
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate
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New York time
In this experiential workshop for Focusers, Jocelyn will invite participants to explore the significance of the body as foundation to presence.
This workshop is intended for Focusers, whether just beginning this practice or deeply experienced, who are interested in exploring these questions.
This workshop is intended for Focusers, whether just beginning this practice or deeply experienced, who are interested in exploring these questions.
Online (Class will also be recorded)
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Interactive Focusing, Other, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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New York Time
We (the organizing team of the Vienna conference - Catherine Torpey, Sabine Aydt & Ruth Sar Shalom) have scheduled two online Zoom meetings which we're calling "Sensing Forward after the Sensing Forward conference." These are open to anyone who attended the conference live in Vienna. There is no specific topic of these meetings except for you to bring your own desire to sense forward from whatever has emerged for you as important from the conference or its aftermath.
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Free, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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New York Time
We have scheduled two online Zoom meetings which we're calling "Sensing Forward after the Sensing Forward conference." These are open to anyone who attended the conference live in Vienna. There is no specific topic of these meetings except for you to bring your own desire to sense forward from whatever has emerged for you as important from the conference or its aftermath.
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Free, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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AEST
Most people have experienced the struggle with self-criticism, at least for some very challenging periods in their lives. Some experience the consequences of it daily and feel anxiety, depression, shame, exhaustion, and low self-esteem. Self-criticism can be dominant, controlling our behaviour, sabotaging our close relationships, and inhibiting action and progress in life. Like a trickster, that side of us sometimes comes in some not easily recognisable forms.
Through examples and practice, this workshop will help you to:
- Understand the development and the role of inner criticism
- Identify when it gets activated
- Learn the most helpful ways of relating to it
- Get to know your and your clients' inner dynamics
- Befriend
Through examples and practice, this workshop will help you to:
- Understand the development and the role of inner criticism
- Identify when it gets activated
- Learn the most helpful ways of relating to it
- Get to know your and your clients' inner dynamics
- Befriend
Canterbury Community Precinct 2 Kendall Street Canterbury, VIC Australia
Topic: Intermediate/Advanced
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In this eight-week Focusing course, we learn the practice, including being a listener. We slowly learn each of the 6 steps of Focusing, adding a new one every week or two. We also gradually learn new listening skills. Each class consists of a centering, a small experiential exercise, a demonstration and breakout room practice in groups of twos or threes.
Dates for the next groups:
-Fridays, July 17-September 11, 9-11 am UK time // 4-6 am Eastern time (break week July 31) with PUPA Focusing Trainer Ciara O’Neill
-Mondays, July 20-September 7, 7-9 pm Pacific (10 pm - 12 am Eastern)/Tuesdays, July 21-September 8, 12-2 pm AEST with PUPA Focusing Trainer Marg Peck
-Tuesdays, September 1-October 20 , 10 am to 12 pm Eastern with Annette Dubreuil
Dates for the next groups:
-Fridays, July 17-September 11, 9-11 am UK time // 4-6 am Eastern time (break week July 31) with PUPA Focusing Trainer Ciara O’Neill
-Mondays, July 20-September 7, 7-9 pm Pacific (10 pm - 12 am Eastern)/Tuesdays, July 21-September 8, 12-2 pm AEST with PUPA Focusing Trainer Marg Peck
-Tuesdays, September 1-October 20 , 10 am to 12 pm Eastern with Annette Dubreuil
Zoom
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate
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New York (US Eastern Time)
We will explore welcoming the complexities of the divergences of opinions and feelings around topics that are difficult to talk about, like politics in polarized countries, or conflicts like Israel and Gaza and Palestine.
Free Zoom group. Register at: https://luma.com/zj5yl8c9
Topic: Free
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Pacific Time
Do you want to find a way to accept your whole being
What about growing more genuine relationships in your life?
Maybe you would enjoy including your body as well as your emotions and thought processes in your decision making.
Are you looking for a way to deal with stress or inner conflicts?
What about growing more genuine relationships in your life?
Maybe you would enjoy including your body as well as your emotions and thought processes in your decision making.
Are you looking for a way to deal with stress or inner conflicts?
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New York Time
Gendlin valued Clearing a Space very highly. How about you? Is Clearing a Space (CAS) a standard part of your own Focusing practice, or your teaching of Focusing? Or have you replaced it with something else – maybe an attunement? Join us to share what place CAS has in your Focusing practice – is it essential, optional, irrelevant or something else?
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Free, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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Eastern time
Invite yourself to come to an intensive 5 day Focusing training in July 2026 about “A unique possibility to experience ‘Dynamic Focusing”! It will be from 15th (18 pm) till the 20st (13 pm) in Friesland. Several topics are essential and will be covered: Listening in three directions; The Emerging Body language Unconditional authentic empathy, Creating space, Safety and boundaries, Contact/ Contract; Selfcare; Working with symbolisations/ expression and of course (pre-verbal) inner child work. More information: look at https://www.childrenfocusing.org/being-seriously-playful-symposium/
The venue is “De Bron” a retreat and conference centre ;There are plenty of opportunities in the local area for canoeing, walking, biking and sight seeing.
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate
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CET, Germany
Changes Groups sind Orte für Partnerschaftliches FOCUSING.
In regelmäßigen Treffen bieten Changes Groups einen Raum, um gemeinsam FOCUSING zu praktizieren.
Treffen in 2026:
26. Mai, 16. Juni, 14. Juli, 25. August, 15. September, 13. Oktober, 10. November, 8. Dezember
In regelmäßigen Treffen bieten Changes Groups einen Raum, um gemeinsam FOCUSING zu praktizieren.
Treffen in 2026:
26. Mai, 16. Juni, 14. Juli, 25. August, 15. September, 13. Oktober, 10. November, 8. Dezember
Leipzig, Germany
Topic: Changes Groups
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Pacific
Want to watch as Ann Weiser Cornell guides someone through their very first Focusing session?
Focusing can be puzzling to talk about. It can be hard to learn from a book or a video. But when someone is actually taken through the process, you get it! Be present to observe as Ann guides three first-time Focusers (one each week) - and then comment afterward. The guest Focusers are volunteers who understand that their session will be witnessed by a safe and respectful group of people.
Focusing can be puzzling to talk about. It can be hard to learn from a book or a video. But when someone is actually taken through the process, you get it! Be present to observe as Ann guides three first-time Focusers (one each week) - and then comment afterward. The guest Focusers are volunteers who understand that their session will be witnessed by a safe and respectful group of people.
Online via Zoom
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate
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Pacific
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. Transitions don’t wait until you’re ready. And between the loss itself and what comes next, it’s easy to lose track of yourself entirely.
Maybe you’re still doing your best to show up. Still functioning. But inside, something feels off. Numb, restless, or even angry. You don’t quite know who you are in this new landscape, or whether you’re allowed to still be grieving or confused. Maybe the people around you have moved on. Maybe they don’t understand the particular shape of what you’ve lost or what’s changed. Perhaps you don’t even have words for it yet.
21 Days on Navigating Transitions, Grief, & Loss was created for times like these. The ones between where you were and where you’re going after life took a different turn.
Maybe you’re still doing your best to show up. Still functioning. But inside, something feels off. Numb, restless, or even angry. You don’t quite know who you are in this new landscape, or whether you’re allowed to still be grieving or confused. Maybe the people around you have moved on. Maybe they don’t understand the particular shape of what you’ve lost or what’s changed. Perhaps you don’t even have words for it yet.
21 Days on Navigating Transitions, Grief, & Loss was created for times like these. The ones between where you were and where you’re going after life took a different turn.
Online via Zoom
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced
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Pacific Time
Art Club is a space where we go inward to express outward – through drawing, movement, writing, painting, or whatever feels right for you in the moment. Each session involves slowing down and noticing what you have inside that’s worth exploring. It’s a time dedicated for self reflection and self care. Come prepared to pause, listen, and allow your inner wisdom to unfold.
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Eastern Time
We host a monthly drop-in Changes Group for beginners through advanced Focusers
Online
Topic: Changes Groups
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Eastern Time, New York, USA
This series encourages us to live Gendlin's concept of "crossing" in a supportive community setting. This community is for those who often find themselves in situations of facilitating change for others, individuals and groups. It’s a great option for those who are looking for a community-based path toward certification, for those who do not need certification, and for those already certified.
This Learning Community is a 10-month program, meeting twenty times every other week for 1.5 hours. This course/community is a lovely, supportive space to continue learning with other advanced Focusers or to pursue certification at your own pace as a Focusing Facilitator or Trainer with TIFI.
Currently meets every other Thursday, 7:30 - 9pm ET, New York
This Learning Community is a 10-month program, meeting twenty times every other week for 1.5 hours. This course/community is a lovely, supportive space to continue learning with other advanced Focusers or to pursue certification at your own pace as a Focusing Facilitator or Trainer with TIFI.
Currently meets every other Thursday, 7:30 - 9pm ET, New York
Online via Zoom
Topic: Intermediate/Advanced, Certification
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PST
Add this transformative tool to your practice! In this introductory workshop you'll begin to learn the basic steps of Focusing in order to incorporate it in your healing practice. Understanding and working with a Felt Sense (how the body holds living experience about a situation) is the key to moving beyond typical dead ends of talk therapy. Join us!
Online
Topic: FOT
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Eastern Time
Trusting ourselves can be hard, especially when we've spent years learning not to. For many of us, overriding our feelings and inner knowing wasn't a mistake—it was a way of staying safe and connected.
In Coming Back to You a six-week online course, you'll learn how to value your feelings and trust yourself, so you can live more fully and authentically.
In Coming Back to You a six-week online course, you'll learn how to value your feelings and trust yourself, so you can live more fully and authentically.
Online (classes will be recorded)
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Pacific Time
Do you want to find a way to accept your whole being
What about growing more genuine relationships in your life?
Maybe you would enjoy including your body as well as your emotions and thought processes in your decision making.
Are you looking for a way to deal with stress or inner conflicts?
What about growing more genuine relationships in your life?
Maybe you would enjoy including your body as well as your emotions and thought processes in your decision making.
Are you looking for a way to deal with stress or inner conflicts?
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New York Time
Reading Freshly July 2026
An opportunity to read Gendlin’s seminal book Focusing with others
A Free Event for Members - Newcomers welcome to join at any time!
Live (no recording)
Next session July 7, 2026 - Reading will begin in the middle of Chapter 11 The Listening Manual, second main section - THE SECOND KIND OF HELPING: USING YOUR OWN FEELINGS AND REACTIONS ABOUT THE OTHER PERSON
An opportunity to read Gendlin’s seminal book Focusing with others
A Free Event for Members - Newcomers welcome to join at any time!
Live (no recording)
Next session July 7, 2026 - Reading will begin in the middle of Chapter 11 The Listening Manual, second main section - THE SECOND KIND OF HELPING: USING YOUR OWN FEELINGS AND REACTIONS ABOUT THE OTHER PERSON
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Free, Ongoing, Other, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events