In Arlington MA

CHANGES: a Monthly Drop-In Group For Focusing & Listening To The Deeper Self

Facilitated by Joan Klagsbrun, PhD and Laury Rappaport, PhD

at The Arlington Center,
369 Massachusetts Avenue,
Arlington, MA

All meetings are at The Arlington Center, on Sundays from 2-4 PM, and are open to both experienced Focusers, and those with no previous Focusing experience.

The dates for CHANGES in 2008-2009 are:

For experienced Focusers, and those with no previous Focusing experience:

• January 13
• February 17
• March 23
• April 6
• May 4
• June 1
• September 7
• October 12
• November 9
• December 21
• January 11
• February 15
• March 15

Focusing, developed by Eugene Gendlin, is a mind/body/spirit process for accessing the body’s innate wisdom and cultivating compassion towards oneself and others.

Focusing is useful for decision-making, clarifying life issues, moving past blocks, enhancing creativity, deepening spirituality, and knowing oneself more deeply in each moment.

This monthly drop-in group provides an opportunity for both those new to Focusing, and experienced Focusers, to practice within a supportive community. Newcomers will have an opportunity to be taught the Focusing process. A voluntary donation of $8 helps cover the rent.

Gendlin's work is available online through the Gendlin Online Library.

Focusing Institute Summer School
August 21-27, 2008

Imagine immersing yourself in Focusing!

Imagine yourself developing an "emotional muscle" to deal with difficult situations that consist of fear, stress and frustration. Imagine yourself becoming your own best friend, feeling safe and at home within yourself.

By learning Focusing and making it part of your daily living, you dip into the implicit treasures of your body wisdom. You become a leader who can choose the right next step in challenging times.
The Focusing Institute Summer School brings together seven "Master Teachers" of Focusing whose teaching of different topics and aspects of Focusing have excited people interested in Focusing all over the world.

Ordinarily you'd have to travel around the world to study with these seven master Focusing teachers... but this week they're going to be all in one place, creating an opportunity for going in depth with Focusing and many of its special applications: to health and healing, to thinking, to dreams, to psychotherapy, to spirituality, and much much more!

More information and to register

Optimizing Health and Wholeness through Focusing

One of the teachers this year will be Joan Klagsbrun, a beloved teacher who is known for her gentleness, warmth and clarity. As a psychologist and University teacher, she has practiced Focusing-oriented psychotherapy and taught Focusing internationally for over 30 years. She writes and teaches about the intersection of psychology, health and spirituality. Joan is passionate about teaching Focusing and specializes in teaching psychotherapists, clergy, and health care practitioners. Her interest in positive psychology includes how Focusing can be used to enhance health, resilience, spirituality, and hopefulness - even in the midst of illness.

Read about the bios and programs of the other six teachers

There are programs this year especially for experienced Focusers and open to beginners... and the quality of community we create together is amazing.