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WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM?
FORGE is a two-year international training program for those familiar with Focusing and interested in leading Focusing-informed groups of all kinds. There are six modules (three the first year and three the second year). Each module is comprised of six classes that meet every two weeks (except around the holidays), with one-hour practice sessions between classes.
We are offering two sections to accommodate participants in all time zones. The same material will be taught in both sections.
Section A meets on Thursdays from 11:30am-1:30pm, Eastern Time.
Section B meets on Tuesdays from 7:30am - 9:30am, Eastern Time.
All three modules of the first year are being taught by Lynn Preston.
Participants will:
- Explore how Gendlin’s philosophy provides a new underpinning for group process.
- Learn to translate Focusing principles and skills into relational and conversational group practice.
- Integrate embodied listening and speaking into the natural flow of the group.
- Develop leadership presence and personal style.
- Create a climate of openness, curiosity, and care – welcoming and affirming all participants in their unique
- individuality.
- Gain skills in attuning to group dynamics.
Module 1: Embodied Speaking, Listening and Relating
Section A meets:
September 11, 25 2025
October 9, 23 2025
November 6, 20 2025
Section B meets:
September 16, 30 2025
October 14, 28 2025
November 11, 25 2025
Module 2: Structure and Spontaneity: The Group and the Individual
Section A meets:
December 4, 18 2025
January 8, 22 2026
February 5, 19 2026
Section B meets:
December 9, 23 2025
January 6, 20 2026
February 3, 17 2026
Module 3: Leadership and Facilitation: Diversity and Relating Across Difference
Section A meets:
March 5, 19 2026
April 2, 16, 30 2026
May 14, 2026
Section B meets:
March 3, 17, 31 2026
April 14, 28 2026
May 12 2026
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In Modules 4-6 in the second year of the program, we will apply the principles and skills we have learned to particular kinds of groups such as:
- Support Groups
- Group Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Experiential Teaching & Workshops
- Faith & Mindfulness Spaces
- Community Empowerment & Diversity
Second-year faculty includes Isabel Adon, Charlotte Howorth,
Joan Klagsbrun, Greg Madison and Lynn Preston.
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All classes will be conducted via Zoom.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE RECORDED.
The first meeting for Section A is Thursday, September 11, 2025.
The first meeting for Section B is Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Contact
Lynn Preston
Registration Information and Price
To register, send an email to [email protected] with the word FORGE in the subject line. Payment can be sent via Zelle & PayPal at [email protected] or Venmo @FocusingNYC. Participants can register for individual modules without committing to the entire program. The suggested fee for each module is $200 for registration before August 31, 2025. After that the suggested fee for each module is $240.