Upcoming Courses, and Ongoing Groups and Services
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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Irish Standard Time
Do you:
- Feel stuck in a difficult life situation?
- Suffer, but can't connect to the aching place inside?
- Or feel your life could be richer in ways you can't yet quite articulate?
And do you want to find your own way forward, one that feels good and that comes from you? Inner Relationship Focusing teaches us how to attend to our inner experience in ways that feel deeply satisfying and brings change.
- Feel stuck in a difficult life situation?
- Suffer, but can't connect to the aching place inside?
- Or feel your life could be richer in ways you can't yet quite articulate?
And do you want to find your own way forward, one that feels good and that comes from you? Inner Relationship Focusing teaches us how to attend to our inner experience in ways that feel deeply satisfying and brings change.
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate
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Hora del Este
Este Programa está diseñado para terapeutas y profesionales de otras áreas de ayuda que quieren enriquecer y llevar su trabajo con consultantes un paso más allá con Focusing. Aquellos que califican pueden también hacer toda la Formación para obtener su Certificación FOT de TIFI.
Es un curso continuo de 1 1/2 horas cada dos semanas, los jueves, que puede ser tomado independientemente o como parte de todo el Programa de Certificación.
Es un curso continuo de 1 1/2 horas cada dos semanas, los jueves, que puede ser tomado independientemente o como parte de todo el Programa de Certificación.
Zoom
Topic: FOT
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New York time
In this Highlight, Lauren will share why people-pleasing develops in the first place, what keeps it stuck and how Focusing can help it shift.
Some familiarity with Focusing may be helpful but no prior experience with Focusing is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Some familiarity with Focusing may be helpful but no prior experience with Focusing is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Online (Class will also be recorded)
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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Eastern time
You are invited to join Harriet Teeuw, René Veugelers and Luiza Stefan for a 3 hours online ’Seriously Playful’ introductory workshop in Experiential Listening & Focusing skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Creativity & Therapeutic Art Making, Inner Child Contact and Deepening Bodily Awareness. The workshop will be in English.
Topic: Introductory
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Eastern Time/New York/Canada
In the style of Gene Gendlin's FREE Changes Meetings in the earliest days of Focusing (continuing to this day!), LearnFocusing.org is delighted to offer a Monthly Exploring Interaction Changes Meeting -- Improving Relationships with Self and Others.
These monthly meetings will be held on third Sundays at both 11am ET and 7pm ET New York time, entirely online, using Zoom technology, for 90 minutes each meeting.
Facilitated by Barbara Dickinson, Certified teacher of Interactive Focusing and Certified Focusing Professional (TIFI), participants will have the opportunity to experience Demonstrations of Interactive Focusing (for beginners), as well as partner with more experienced Interactive Focusers (intermediate to advanced).
These monthly meetings will be held on third Sundays at both 11am ET and 7pm ET New York time, entirely online, using Zoom technology, for 90 minutes each meeting.
Facilitated by Barbara Dickinson, Certified teacher of Interactive Focusing and Certified Focusing Professional (TIFI), participants will have the opportunity to experience Demonstrations of Interactive Focusing (for beginners), as well as partner with more experienced Interactive Focusers (intermediate to advanced).
Online with Zoom
Topic: Changes Groups
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CET , Poland
Nie ma drogi do pokoju.To pokój jest drogą. - Mahatma Gandhi
Focusing jest taką pokojową drogą … praktyką sztuki zatrzymywania się, pauzą, zwalnianiem w całym momentum zabiegania i wymagań dnia … nieustannym powracaniem do odczuwania siebie … i to pomaga nam uczyć się wracać do obecności, otwartości … odnawiać z ufnością świadomość, że dookoła nas …i wewnątrz nas ... w skupieniu, w tym specjalnym czasie, który na to przeznaczamy …jesteśmy bliżej pokoju. Pokoju ze sobą samą, samym i pokoju ze światem…i tyle możemy zrobić … tylko … albo aż …
Focusing jest taką pokojową drogą … praktyką sztuki zatrzymywania się, pauzą, zwalnianiem w całym momentum zabiegania i wymagań dnia … nieustannym powracaniem do odczuwania siebie … i to pomaga nam uczyć się wracać do obecności, otwartości … odnawiać z ufnością świadomość, że dookoła nas …i wewnątrz nas ... w skupieniu, w tym specjalnym czasie, który na to przeznaczamy …jesteśmy bliżej pokoju. Pokoju ze sobą samą, samym i pokoju ze światem…i tyle możemy zrobić … tylko … albo aż …
Topic: Changes Groups
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US Eastern Standard Time
In TAE, you come back to the felt sense again and again. Settling into this liminal space, you become aware of its complexity and relevance to all aspects of your life. You experience what Gendlin meant when he wrote "the body implies its right next step". (Three Assertions about the Body, 1993)
Topic: TAE/Philosophy
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Jerusalem Time
15% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for registration before Dec 20, using coupon code: SOF1-15
Social Oriented Focusing (SOF) invites us into an embodied practice to untie the KNOTS and NOTS that interfere with relating to others, enabling us to overcome blocks, fears, and automatic behaviors. Imagine being fully present in the here-and-now in a Focusing way, enjoying interpersonal moments with the freedom to be yourself, instead of repeating stressful patterns of separation.
In SOF Course Level 1, we will set out on an SOF journey of discovery from separation to connection. In a safe group setting, we will explore the steps from feeling alone to feeling together, while being our authentic selves.
SOF expands our Focusing awareness allowing us to meet
Social Oriented Focusing (SOF) invites us into an embodied practice to untie the KNOTS and NOTS that interfere with relating to others, enabling us to overcome blocks, fears, and automatic behaviors. Imagine being fully present in the here-and-now in a Focusing way, enjoying interpersonal moments with the freedom to be yourself, instead of repeating stressful patterns of separation.
In SOF Course Level 1, we will set out on an SOF journey of discovery from separation to connection. In a safe group setting, we will explore the steps from feeling alone to feeling together, while being our authentic selves.
SOF expands our Focusing awareness allowing us to meet
Online via Zoom
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced
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Please be aware of time zones when choosing your class teacher
This online Academy will allow you to immerse yourself in one introductory Focusing main class as well as experience other Focusing teachers through stand-alone Guided Felt Sensing sessions offered by teachers from around the world. This event is oriented toward beginners as well as experienced Focusers who would enjoy a chance to begin freshly. The Academy is also a great opportunity for new Focusing teachers or those returning to teaching looking for a fresh perspective.
Coming from the work of Eugene Gendlin, Focusing is an experiential, embodied and evidence-based practice of self-reflection. During Focusing, your attention will open up to multiple layers and aspects of living.
The Main Classes are intended as live experiences, so please block out the
Coming from the work of Eugene Gendlin, Focusing is an experiential, embodied and evidence-based practice of self-reflection. During Focusing, your attention will open up to multiple layers and aspects of living.
The Main Classes are intended as live experiences, so please block out the
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Other, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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Eastern time
Would you like to learn about an innovative, holistic way of authentically being and working with adults and Children in your practice? This Novembre Harriët Teeuw & René Veugelers from the Netherlands are offering their unique 2 days intensive online training: “Focusing and grief” a training in experiential listening & Focusing skills, non-verbal communication, exploring Creativity and Presence, Inner-child contact and deepening bodily awareness. In short: Dynamic Expressive Focusing!
zoom
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate
This group is designed for anyone looking to experience Focusing in a supportive and reflective space. Whether you’re new to Focusing or have some experience, this group will help you deepen your practice.
Each session will include guided Focusing exercises, paired/group Focusing, and time for reflection and discussion. You will gain insights from both your own process and from witnessing others in the group.
Each session will include guided Focusing exercises, paired/group Focusing, and time for reflection and discussion. You will gain insights from both your own process and from witnessing others in the group.
Budapest, Hungary, Közép.Pont Mental Health Center
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Pacific Time
Focusing isn’t just for problems! Your body can help you feel and nurture the life energy that can help you in challenging times. Discover why play and laughter are so nourishing, and why it’s important to take extra time discovering how your body says “yes.” Also: why it’s sometimes hard to let yourself be happy, and what to do if you feel anxious when you start to feel good.
Join us and learn to give yourself the resources you need to handle the tough parts of life… by Focusing on the good feelings you naturally have.
Join us and learn to give yourself the resources you need to handle the tough parts of life… by Focusing on the good feelings you naturally have.
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, 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. Our skill emphasis for 2025 is being our own Self-Mentor. 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 3rd or 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 3rd or 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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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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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.
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced
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Pacific Standard Time (PST)
This LIVE Zoom course is for anyone interested in learning more about FOAT, and also provides a solid entry into our foundational, intermediate, and advanced levels of training that lead to certification. Successful completion satisfies the prerequisite to taking Level 1 of our FOAT® Training Program– starting March 2025!
Live Online
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate
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CET/Berlin
In this workshop you will get to know all 14 steps of the philosophical practice ‘Thinking at the Edge’ (TAE) by precise teachings. While staying on the unclear edge of what can't be said yet, you can further develop one of your concerns that is close to your heart. As a group, we will build a creative and supportive space that allows you to reflect on and integrate your experiences with this introduction to experiential thinking. The course qualifies for the THINKING AT THE EDGE (TAE) PROFICIENCY AWARD.
Topic: TAE/Philosophy
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Eastern (New York) Time
In this workshop, Irit will guide participants on a journey in Way of life Energy, teaching us how to reconnect with the core quality of life energy – courage.
Live attendance is recommended. All registrants (whether or not you attend live) will receive an email to view the recording after the workshop. Breakout rooms are not recorded. Some familiarity with Focusing will be helpful, though all are welcome to attend.
Live attendance is recommended. All registrants (whether or not you attend live) will receive an email to view the recording after the workshop. Breakout rooms are not recorded. Some familiarity with Focusing will be helpful, though all are welcome to attend.
Online (Class will also be recorded)
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Other, The Focusing Institute (TIFI) Events
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Eastern Time
A pupa is the safe place for transformation... in nature this is the cocoon or chrysalis. In Focusing, this is the safety of our Focusing attitude and listening partnerships. The use of felt sense body cards catalyze the process by capturing details and helping us notice our patterns and further explicate our process.
The base of the PUPA Focusing Certification Program consists of five courses that cover a journey using the PUPA process. They are designed to not only learn and teach Focusing, but also to get to know and transform yourself, while creating change in the world— by bringing more Focusing into the world.
The additional training requirements provide the skills to teach Focusing and/or guide someone professionally.
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The base of the PUPA Focusing Certification Program consists of five courses that cover a journey using the PUPA process. They are designed to not only learn and teach Focusing, but also to get to know and transform yourself, while creating change in the world— by bringing more Focusing into the world.
The additional training requirements provide the skills to teach Focusing and/or guide someone professionally.
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Zoom
Topic: Beginners-Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Certification, Ongoing, TAE/Philosophy
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Eastern
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:
-Thursdays, February 13-April 10, 10 am to 12 pm Eastern (break week March 13th).
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Dates for the next groups:
-Thursdays, February 13-April 10, 10 am to 12 pm Eastern (break week March 13th).
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Zoom
Topic: Introductory, Beginners-Intermediate