Level One Focusing: Encountering the Inner Relationship August 9-30, 2022

Level One Focusing with Marina Bergen Encountering the Inner Relationship August 9-30, 2022

Discussion pages where we continue to update the references and writing~ welcoming your comments and questions!

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DISCUSSION July 4, 2022, Gisela Uhl “The concept of Life — with comments about Aristotle, Gendlin’s Process Model, and Human Life as inherently political”

“Politics in Relation to Psychological and Spiritual Awareness”, Gendlin 1978, p. 1. SLIDE for Gisela 2022 07 04

“The realms of politics, personal growth/Focusing, and spiritual awareness are usually thought of separately, as three different realms.

But they must come together. Nor can any of them be reduced to the other two, however overarching each may be. Although different, [they are] in need of each other.”

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DISCUSSION July 11, 2022, Dave Young Liberation Focusing — Freedom from “unconscious social programming” as depicted by Gendlin

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DISCUSSION Aug 1, 2022, Mike McCullough “Self Organizing of Growing and Perceiving” Gendlin-Aristotle with comments in relation to S. Kauffman and R.D. Ellis

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Line by Line Commentary on Aristotle’s De Anima Eugene T. Gendlin, Ph.D. University of Chicago Copyright © 2012 by Eugene T. Gendlin Published by the Focusing Institute
Gene’s Introduction, Books I and II [PDF] http://previous.focusing.org/aristotle/Ae_Bk_1-2.p…
TOC improved format ~ Table of Endnotes Line by Line Commentary on Aristotle’s De Anima Eugene T. Gendlin,

THE BEAUTY OF FOCUSING

Our Nature
“This is an experiential and relational process.
So a lot has to do with the nature of our interaction,
how we perceive it, what we pay attention to, what we respond to… ”
–– Serge Prengel. Reinventing Focusing, Moment By Moment,
workshop notes February 29, March 7, 2020

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Resources & Study Pages

Gendlin, E.T. (1997) A Process Model

Climate in relation to the Philosophy of the Implicit

Experiential Philosophy ~ Gendlin Reading Group

Gendlin studies

Reading Group: Gendlin Line by Line Commentary on Aristotle’s De Anima

Eugene T. Gendlin ~ Line by Line Commentary on Aristotle’s De Anima

Notes for: The Tricycle Effect: How to think further with focusing by Mary Jennings

* En Español LeeraGendlin_Invitacion (Focusing continues learning Alfo Humano)

Focusing was developed by Eugene Gendlin at the University of Chicago during the 1950s and 60s, under the guidance of Carl Rogers who is considered by many to be the founder of humanistic psychology. There are many different schools of Focusing. The foundation of our current teaching at Thinking in Movement Studio is four-fold. (please see our listings at the edge of this page)

Four-fold Nature & Our Classes

1/ Foundational Module
Descriptions Levels One to Four Inner Relationship Focusing (notes compiled by Katarina Halm)
Inner Relationship Focusing (IRF) is a step-wise syllabus created
by Ann Weiser Cornell (website) and Barbara McGavin.(podcast with David Battistella)

2/ Whole Body Focusing as furthered by Astrid Schillings
3/ Active Pause (AP), an application of Focusing developed by Serge Prengel
4/ Meditative Listening, a Focusing style created by Rob Foxcroft. Learn more about Rob’s work and his time with us in 2017 here.

Included is a Focusing teacher training program at Thinking in Movement Studio
developed by Katarina Halm which consists of a core module:
Focusing Basics and Teacher Training Syllabus
(Katarina Halm in collaboration with a Certifying Coordinator)
https://thinkinginmovement.ca/focusing/teacher-training/

Additional modules for exploration depend on each student’s interest:

Please click on the links above to learn more about each of the elements. If you are inspired we may create a program to suit your interests! You may even like to explore some of the ongoing courses at our listings and on our studio calendar

TESTIMONIALS

FOCUSING AND DREAMS

Dreams can be an amazing resource in our lives, and are well worth learning about. In addition, Gendlin’s writing on dreams is an excellent bridge into the Philosophy of the Implicit; and Katarina is a excellent teacher, who approaches her subject with wonderful energy, sensitivity, and intelligence.

Rob ParkerFocusing oriented Therapist, Author, leader of seminars on Gendlin’s major work: A Process Model

FOCUSING TEACHER TRAINING

As a teacher, of the practical and philosophical tradition of Focusing, Katarina shares her knowledge in a gentle, nurturing way, being attuned to her students and ensuring that they are supported in every aspect of their learning process. Every student is important to Katarina; she devotes many additional hours in ensuring that everyone has the help they need in all her courses.

Michelle HabingtonInner Relationship Focusing Teacher, Prince Edward Island, Canada

INDIVIDUAL FOCUSING SESSIONS WITH KATARINA

Katarina’s warmth, receptivity, and intelligence immediately won my trust. Her skills and experience allowed me to Focus deeply and led to some profound insights. It is rare for me to feel so safe so quickly in some-body’s hands. She is very very good at what she does and I recommend her.

Eloïse WattScotland and New York

FOCUSING LEVELS ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR AND PRACTICUMS

As with any art, the basics are always the most important part. With focusing, this is doubly true. We are learning a way of perceiving that is not customary in our culture, and sometimes we need repeated exposure to get it. Each time I repeat a class, something that I had heard before suddenly becomes meaningful to me.

Birrell Walsh Ph.D. author of Praying for Others (2003, Crossroad Publishing) and Heart Left Open (2009, lulu.com).

FOCUSING LEVEL ONE TRAINING WITH KATARINA

With Katarina’s patient guidance, we learned about the importance of “Presence” and did much worthwhile practice being the Focuser as well as the Companion/Listener. Katarina is an enthusiastic, experienced instructor. She’s very knowledgeable about “Encountering the Inner Relationship” and makes the class lively and enjoyable.

Patricia R. CoiaReno, Nevada

FOCUSING LEVEL ONE TRAINING WITH KATARINA

I’m glad I chose Katarina for my first Level 1. With a good mixture of new and experienced Focusers in the class, I felt she was sensitive to my needs, and clearly answered any questions that arose. She encouraged us to participate in the online forum, which I found useful and rewarding. She also encouraged us to make the most of practice partnerships with other class members, both in class and between classes. I felt supported by her generosity, knowledge and dedication.

David TeichmanVictoria, BC, Canada

KATARINA HALM AND JAEL EMBERLEY CO-TEACHING FOCUSING

I just realized how much I loved to listen to Katarina accompanying Jael in today’s class – the tone, the weight, the empathy, everything felt just RIGHT. Like a very graceful dance together. I am now completing my wonderful journey of Levels 1-4 Inner Relationship Focusing with both of you and at this moment I can really receive that quality of “mastery” – having read the manual, practiced with and without cuecards – and now just listen to somebody bringing this to life so wonderfully. It is like having read the notes – and then hearing the real music!

Viola RuscheFocusing Guide, Editor and Filmmaker, Berlin, Germany

KATARINA HALM AND JAEL EMBERLEY CO-TEACHING FOCUSING

I’m very impressed with Katarina and Jael as teachers. They are kind, thoughtful, respectful, affirming, fun-loving, and problem-solving risk-takers. Katarina and Jael , thank you for thoughtfully answering my questions and explaining how Focusing works from the Focuser and Companion positions. I’m grateful to have meet you and hope one day that we can give one another a real hug. I feel as if I have new friends and it’s wonderful to know that people such as the two of you, are willing to give of your time and expertise to train others in this deepening form of knowing oneself.

Donna BoydRaleigh, North Carolina, certified Montessori Teacher, InterPlay Leader, and visual/performing artist

FOCUSING AND DREAMS

Katarina is a compassionate guide, giving space-full listening and interesting feedback connected to relevant articles. Her welcoming attitude embraces all members of the group and enhances working with dreams. Looking at dreams in this attitude enables them to become more and more meaningful, developing an insightful connection to real life.

Barbara RolsmaFocusing trainer, The Netherlands

FOCUSING AND DREAMS

I really have appreciated the class. It’s opened up a new way to do focusing for me and my focusing partner, Anne. I have appreciated getting to do dream focusing with so many interesting and capable persons and it has given me a deeper understanding of some of my dreams. I especially appreciated your guidance in the conference calls. I loved having pictures of the participants and I felt there was a presence in reflecting back what others had said which really enhanced the communication.

Patrice JacobCamas, Washington State Clinical psychology PhD program at Pacifica Graduate Institute.

FOCUSING AND DREAMS

Thanks again for putting together this wonderful group, as well as for taking care of us in such an empathic way! I have also enjoyed very much having a companion during the week. All of them have been great.

Vicenç Rul.lanFocusing oriented psychologist, Palma (Mallorca, Spain

FOCUSING AND DREAMS

We’ve all been given advice to “sleep on it” hoping for clarity and direction the next morning. Now you can learn to “focus on it”. Using Gendlin’s experiential process, Katarina Halm demonstrates how “Focusing and Dreams” can shift our awareness to a more receptive state of intuitive guidance. Dream focusing is a free-flowing, open, gentle and accepting approach to exploring all the possibilities associated with our creative work, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills. As a student in Katarina’s class I have enjoyed learning how to cultivate the nuances of my dreams.

Diane KindreeWest Vancouver, BC, Canada

Credits

The following are registrations, copyrights, trademarks and credits to which we are indebted: The name of this website is from “Thinking in Movement”, chapter 12 in the book Primacy of Movement, expanded 2nd edition 2011, by Maxine Sheets-Johnstone. Bones for Life™ is a registered trademark of Ruthy Alon; Pregnant Pauses™ is a registered trademark of Alan Questel. SOUNDER SLEEP SYSTEM® is a copyright of Paris Kern, the founder was Michael Krugman. Yamuna Body Rolling® is a registered trademark of Yamuna Zake.

Certifications

Katarina Halm, M.A., GCFP, CFT GCFP,
Feldenkrais® Method of Somatic Education – Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA) Nominating Commitee, Practitioner;
CFT Focusing & Dream Appreciation: CFT Focusing & Dream Appreciation: Certified Focusing Trainer with The International Focusing Institute;
Level 3 Instructor Canadian Taijiquan Federation; Pregnant Pauses®, Practitioner;
Sounder Sleep System™Assistant Trainer; Yamuna Body Rolling®,Practitioner;
Movement Intelligence (MI) Trainer providing Certification training in:(1) Bones for Life® (2) Chairs (3) Walk for Life (4) Mindful Eating (5) Solutions for Optimum Mobility.

Feldenkrais Canada

The following are service marks, trademarks, or certification marks of the Feldenkrais Guild® of North America in Canada: Feldenkrais Guild(TM), Feldenkrais®, Feldenkrais® Method or Feldenkrais Method(TM), Awareness Through Movement®, Prise de conscience par le mouvement(MD), Functional Integration®, FI(TM), L’intégration fonctionnelle(MD), Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher(TM) , GCFT(TM), Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner(TM), GCFP(TM), Certified Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teacher(TM), CFATMT(TM), Friends of Feldenkrais(SM) , Feldenkrais Journal(TM), and FGNA Feldenkrais Method Logo.

Feldenkrais US

The following are service marks, trademarks, collective, or certification marks of the Feldenkrais Guild® of North America in the US: Feldenkrais Guild®, Feldenkrais®, Feldenkrais Method®, Functional Integration®, Awareness Through Movement®, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher®, GCFT(CM), Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner(CM), GCFP(CM), Certified Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teacher(CM), CFATMT(CM), Feldenkrais Journal(TM), Friends of Feldenkrais(SM), and FGNA Feldenkrais Method Logo.

THE BEAUTY OF FOCUSING

Our Nature

Focusing Menu

Resources & Study Pages

Gendlin, E.T. (1997) A Process Model

Experiential Philosophy ~ Gendlin Reading Group

Gendlin studies

Reading Group: Gendlin Line by Line Commentary on Aristotle’s De Anima

Four-fold Nature & Our Classes

TESTIMONIALS

Credits

Certifications

Feldenkrais Canada

Feldenkrais US