Past Events
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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Pacific Time
You are invited to participate in our Taking Care of Your Community Through Focusing webinars. This is a valuable opportunity to explore how the practice of Focusing can become a tool for well-being that is not only as an individual, but as a collective.
In addition to exploring Focusing through a lens of Community Wellness, you will get the chance to meet Pat Omidian, PhD. and other facilitators and students who have experienced firsthand the value and depth of this approach.
In addition to exploring Focusing through a lens of Community Wellness, you will get the chance to meet Pat Omidian, PhD. and other facilitators and students who have experienced firsthand the value and depth of this approach.
Zoom
Topic: Introductory
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Pacific
Take the second half of the Inner Relationship Focusing Training Program developed by Ann Weiser Cornell. Go deeper into Focusing and Focusing partnership. Learn the skill of guiding with sensitivity and awareness. Interactive advanced Focusing training by Zoom for 9 weeks, includes partnership practice.
Includes videos, demos, readings, discussion, group exercises, and individual sessions. Partnership Proficiency Recognition awarded on completion.
Includes videos, demos, readings, discussion, group exercises, and individual sessions. Partnership Proficiency Recognition awarded on completion.
Online via Zoom
Topic: Intermediate/Advanced
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Eastern Time, New York, USA
Smartview Conversations is a monthly online gathering to explore the application of our Focusing skills to daily life and interactions. Utilizing exercises from the Facilitator Guide for Smartview Stories, we will explore and build the resourcing qualities life is asking of us now.
We will model how to create a safe, playful environment that facilitates neural plasticity. These webinars are FREE to attend. Both experienced Focusers and people new to Focusing are welcome. These webinars emphasize Gendlin's action step; how is it we bring Focusing concepts into our daily living.
We meet on the 4th Tuesday, twice in the same day for different time zones. The times are 11:30am - 12:30pm ET New York time and 7:30 - 8:30pm ET New York time.
We will model how to create a safe, playful environment that facilitates neural plasticity. These webinars are FREE to attend. Both experienced Focusers and people new to Focusing are welcome. These webinars emphasize Gendlin's action step; how is it we bring Focusing concepts into our daily living.
We meet on the 4th Tuesday, twice in the same day for different time zones. The times are 11:30am - 12:30pm ET New York time and 7:30 - 8:30pm ET New York time.
Online via Zoom
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Free, Ongoing
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Hora Nueva York
En esta ocasión, Cafecitos nos ha brindado un espacio sobre "Reflexiones sobre el proceso de cambio en una psicoterapia con un consultante con dificultades para reconocer y simbolizar sus emociones."
Zoom
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Free, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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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, Intermediate/Advanced
In the Focusing in Art group with the theme "Me in Relationship" we create a space where we use Focusing to bring the components of Art and see them as components of Relationship. We see them take shape, be imprinted in colors and forms. A space where speech is not necessary to say what is formed within us.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Expérimentez et apprenez l’écoute Focusing en présence au cours de la formation en ligne qui commence le samedi 24 janvier 2026.
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate
As a Focuser, you know how transformative Focusing is. But as a therapist, you've probably struggled with how to integrate it into your practice. Many if not most people seeking therapy aren't ready to do deep Focusing. Some may never be. And you know there's much more to good therapy than facilitating Focusing sessions.
In this selective program, limited to ten participant-therapists, we present FOT as a powerful, philosophically cohesive therapeutic modality—one that’s grounded in current neuroscience and offers a rigorous framework for facilitating deep change. Over nine monthly two-hour sessions, you’ll learn a unified set of techniques and micro-skills that bring the essence and gift of Focusing to all your clients – even those who may never formally Focus.
In this selective program, limited to ten participant-therapists, we present FOT as a powerful, philosophically cohesive therapeutic modality—one that’s grounded in current neuroscience and offers a rigorous framework for facilitating deep change. Over nine monthly two-hour sessions, you’ll learn a unified set of techniques and micro-skills that bring the essence and gift of Focusing to all your clients – even those who may never formally Focus.
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CET
Cette formation est destinée aux personnes qui exercent dans le milieu de la relation d’aide (secteurs du social, de la médecine, dans l’éducation…) et aux praticiens, souhaitant acquérir de nouvelles compétences ; expérimenter l’essentiel de la démarche focusing et l’intégrer dans sa vie personnelle et professionnelle.
L’empathie et l’Approche Centrée sur la Personne, la focusing attitude, les étapes du focusing, le focusing pour soi et pour les autres.
L’empathie et l’Approche Centrée sur la Personne, la focusing attitude, les étapes du focusing, le focusing pour soi et pour les autres.
Formation en France en ligne via zoom et enregistrées
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate
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Eastern Time, New York, USA
Looking for community support as you explore and grow your own unique way of bringing Focusing into the world? This space is open to new people in a final stage of certification, already certified or already actively bringing Focusing into the world.
Our goal is for this to be a touchstone community for your journey toward holding space for change whether you are here as part of your certification path with TIFI or crossing these skills with something else you are already doing like coaching, therapy, body or energy work, etc.
We meet twice a month, first Sunday mornings 11am - 12:30pm ET and third Wednesday evenings 7:30-9pm ET New York time. We record most meetings. Come when you can and stay connected with recordings.
Our goal is for this to be a touchstone community for your journey toward holding space for change whether you are here as part of your certification path with TIFI or crossing these skills with something else you are already doing like coaching, therapy, body or energy work, etc.
We meet twice a month, first Sunday mornings 11am - 12:30pm ET and third Wednesday evenings 7:30-9pm ET New York time. We record most meetings. Come when you can and stay connected with recordings.
Topic: Intermediate/Advanced, Certification, Ongoing
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Eastern (New York) Time
Most of us know that being able to listen in a Focusing way usually requires lots of practice and reflection. Yet, when we speak with others, we often find we have nothing but our habits to guide us. We can’t expect ourselves to automatically be skilled at speaking up, speaking out, speaking to and from our felt sense. Especially when we speak in larger groups, our Focusing skills can disappear! We need a place to practice speaking and some guidance to find a new way.
These Being Focusing Together gatherings will use Gendlin’s little known unpublished manuscript "Fitting In and Pouring Out, and Relating" to help us do just that. We will use our time together to experiment with new patterns and see if we find fresh ways to be Focusing in our group interactions.
These Being Focusing Together gatherings will use Gendlin’s little known unpublished manuscript "Fitting In and Pouring Out, and Relating" to help us do just that. We will use our time together to experiment with new patterns and see if we find fresh ways to be Focusing in our group interactions.
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Free, Ongoing, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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Hora de España, Madrid
Duración total: 12 horas / Modalidad PRESENCIAL
Ubicación: THAEI Centro Sanitario. Calle Núñez de Balboa 99, 1ºA. 28006. Madrid. España
Horario de Sesiones Presenciales: tendrán lugar los (Lunes) 19 y 26 de Enero y 2 de Febrero 10.00 14.00 H
Acreditado por el Instituto Español de Focusing
Ubicación: THAEI Centro Sanitario. Calle Núñez de Balboa 99, 1ºA. 28006. Madrid. España
Horario de Sesiones Presenciales: tendrán lugar los (Lunes) 19 y 26 de Enero y 2 de Febrero 10.00 14.00 H
Acreditado por el Instituto Español de Focusing
PRESENCIAL: Madrid, España
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CET (GMT+1)
**Online programma met persoonlijke begeleiding**
Leren luisteren naar je lichaam opent de deur naar meer innerlijke rust en vertrouwen. In dit online programma met persoonlijke begeleiding leer je stap voor stap luisteren naar je lichaam en je gevoel. Herken signalen, begrijp wat ze je willen zeggen en vind blijvende rust, balans en zelfcompassie.
Leren luisteren naar je lichaam opent de deur naar meer innerlijke rust en vertrouwen. In dit online programma met persoonlijke begeleiding leer je stap voor stap luisteren naar je lichaam en je gevoel. Herken signalen, begrijp wat ze je willen zeggen en vind blijvende rust, balans en zelfcompassie.
Online
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate
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France
« Le processus de changement fait du bien. Le processus de changement que nous avons découvert est naturel pour le corps, et il se ressent ainsi dans le corps… L’expérience de quelque chose qui émerge de là ressemble à un soulagement et à un retour à la vie. » Eugène Gendlin
La Roche sur Foron - Haute Savoie (74) - France
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced
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France
Le Cabinet Public Focusing est un atelier pratique mensuel de Focusing en groupe et en ligne qui permet à la fois de découvrir, d'entretenir et d'approfondir la pratique du Focusing en présence.
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced
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Please be aware of time zones when choosing your class teacher
This online Focusing-Oriented Therapy (FOT) Academy will allow you to immerse yourself in one introductory Focusing-Oriented Therapy Main Class, as well as experience other teachers from around the world through 1-hour demonstration (domo) sessions.
This event is oriented toward psychotherapists or those training in psychotherapy.
Focusing is an experiential, embodied and evidence-based practice of self-reflection developed by Eugene Gendlin. During Focusing, your attention opens up to multiple layers and aspects of living. Since Focusing is integral to the use of Focusing-Oriented Therapy with clients, the practice of Focusing for yourself will be incorporated in the main class teaching.
The Main Classes will be held on 4 consecutive
This event is oriented toward psychotherapists or those training in psychotherapy.
Focusing is an experiential, embodied and evidence-based practice of self-reflection developed by Eugene Gendlin. During Focusing, your attention opens up to multiple layers and aspects of living. Since Focusing is integral to the use of Focusing-Oriented Therapy with clients, the practice of Focusing for yourself will be incorporated in the main class teaching.
The Main Classes will be held on 4 consecutive
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, FOT, Other, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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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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CET (GMT+1)
Doe mee met een begeleide Focusing oefening en ervaar vanuit je eigen huis wat Focusing is.
Online
Topic: Introductory
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Pacific
Have you ever paused to consider the mystery of being alive? What if contemplating death could open a doorway into a fuller experience of life itself? What richness can be found in dwelling at the edge of mystery and the unknown?
There are no easy answers, perhaps no answers at all, but in meeting the questions in an open, embodied way, something profoundly alive begins to move.
Join us for a spacious exploration of life and death through the gentle, curious lens of Inner Relationship Focusing. Come to listen, to wonder and share, and to feel the quiet fullness that emerges when you open to the great unknown.
There are no easy answers, perhaps no answers at all, but in meeting the questions in an open, embodied way, something profoundly alive begins to move.
Join us for a spacious exploration of life and death through the gentle, curious lens of Inner Relationship Focusing. Come to listen, to wonder and share, and to feel the quiet fullness that emerges when you open to the great unknown.
Online via Zoom
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced
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Reading Freshly - Asia Pacific
An opportunity to read Gendlin’s seminal book Focusing with others
A Free Event for Members
Live (no recording)
Once a month on Wednesdays
An opportunity to read Gendlin’s seminal book Focusing with others
A Free Event for Members
Live (no recording)
Once a month on Wednesdays
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Free, Ongoing, Other, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events