Intro to Focusing Psychology

Part 1 is a prerequisite for all other parts, all can be taken as single workshops. Part 5 serves both as part 1 and as an introduction to the teaching Focusing to others. No formal workshops are offered in August or late December.

Part 1:  Fundamentals, a basic course in Experiential Focusing

Wednesdays 12p-1:30 Jan 15, 29, Feb 12, 26

6 weeks, Ends Feb 26th, 4 classes

$200 if registered by Jan 1; after Jan 1 $300

An Introduction to Focusing Basics

This section of the course is for beginners, or anyone seeking a refresher. The emphasis is on the skills and practice of Experiential Focusing. There will likely be a mix of experienced and novice students. From here, a student can continue on with the certification program, or join a CHANGES group, or join a part of the course cycle that appeals to them when the time comes around.

Additional Supports: 

Wednesday evening in-person or virtual partnering group, office hours 3rd wednesday of each month, membership in the Focusing Institute

What you can expect to learn

By the end of this series of 4 classes, 8 partnering sessions, and at least 1 individual consults with your teacher you will be able to:

Actively pause and "hold" the felt sense in a way that is accepting and active, and that leads to insight and relief. 

You will also be able to "hold" this experience for others

Improved listening, decreased reactivity

Some reduction of anxiety and preoccupations

Class structure:

Jan 15:  The Six Steps of Focusing, basic focusing in practice, Steps 1-3

  This is also the 2 hour Intro to Focusing Class

Jan 29: Steps 4-5, sensing the felt sense

Feb 12: Step 6, expressing ourselves, active listening

Feb 26: Practicing the steps, the study of subjectivity, what is certification?

15 min introduction of topic

15 minute group practice 

30 minute verbal exploration and discussion 

20 minute partnered focusing

Open discussion and exploration, wrap up