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August 1, 2022
We had an enriching time during Ann Weiser Cornell’s presentation, “Carrying Focusing Forward is a Creative Process”. Ann shared how she met Gene Gendlin 50 years ago– including stories from the early days, her learning Focusing and assisting Gene in his trainings, and carrying forward the gems of Gene’s philosophy and teachings into her development of Inner Relationship Focusing (along with Barbara McGavin and influenced by BeBe Simon).
We had the opportunity to experience Ann’s exquisite guidance through the experience “Self-in-Presence”– becoming aware of something that was recently stressful… while being gentle and curious about how it felt in the body on the inside, keeping it company… and saying hello to it. The inner experience was enriched through sharings in breakout rooms and the large group. There was ample time for pausing, reflecting, asking questions, and offering comments.
A couple highlights from participants:
"I loved the interaction and sharing that took place in the group as well between Laury and Ann. Had the flavour of gentleness and authenticity."
"Dear Ann, I am always so grateful for what you have given the world and me with your development and teaching of Focusing. There are just no words for the joy I felt watching the video of this!"
About Ann Weiser Cornell:
Ann Weiser Cornell, Ph.D., is an internationally known author and psychology educator who has been teaching Focusing in twenty countries around the world for over thirty-five years. She is the founder and President of Focusing Resources, providing training and a wealth of written, audio, and video materials. Ann is the co-creator, with Barbara McGavin, of Inner Relationship Focusing and Untangling®, an application of Focusing to tough life issues. Her books include: The Power of Focusing; The Radical Acceptance of Everything; Presence: A Guide to Transforming Your Most Challenging Emotions; and Focusing in Clinical Practice: The Essence of Change.
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