Focusing

“Focusing is the process of listening to your body in a gentle, accepting way and hearing the messages that your inner self is sending you. It’s a process of honoring the wisdom that you have inside of you, becoming aware of the subtle level of knowing that speaks to you through your body.” (Cornell, 1996, p.3)

Focusing, created by Eugene Gendlin, is a mind/body method of listening in a gentle, compassionate to the wisdom of the body. Focusing can be used for emotional wellness and intelligence, decision-making, writing, creative expression, and relationship building. Through Focusing, one deepens a relationship with the authentic self, cultivates self-acceptance, and strengthens relationships through increased presence and understanding. Focusing can be used a tool for self-care, integrated into psychotherapy, and done with others through a Focusing Partnership or group.

I offer training in Focusing for individuals, couples, and groups who would like to bring this mind/body method into their lives. I also train therapists, coaches, medical personnel, and others in the healing arts who would like to bring Focusing into their work. Contact laury@focusingarts.com

For additional information, see www.focusing.org and newenglandfocusing.com