I am a Certified Focusing Trainer specializing in the application of Focusing to my work as an Executive Coach and Consultant, psychotherapist with an expertise in the expressive arts therapies, and educator/trainer.

I have been teaching Focusing for the past twenty years as a tool for self-care and development, stress reduction, creativity enhancement, decision-making, writing, problem-solving, organizational development, and spiritual practice.

I am on the faculties of Lesley University Graduate School, Division of Expressive Therapies, and Cambridge College.

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.

Focusing Training/Workshop/Course Announcements

Cambridge, MA:

Graduate level course: Lesley University, Cambridge, MA: 2007
Focusing and Expressive Therapies
Taught by Laury Rappaport, Ph.D., ATR-BC, REAT, Certified Focusing Trainer/Psychotherapist

Course #: GEXTH 5021 3 credits
Two weekends in 2007: 1/26-1/28 and 2/16-2/18
Contact Lesley University for more information and/or to register: www.lesley.edu,
617-868-9600
E-mail: laury@focusingarts.com


San Francisco, CA March 3, 2007

Workshop:
"Accessing the Body's Wisdom: Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy"
Presenter: Laury Rappaport
Creative Arts Therapy Symposium at The Somara Institute
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA
March 1-3, 2007
Contact: www.somarainstitute.org ; CATS@somarainstitute.org; Phone: 415-462-0845
E-mail: laury@focusingarts.com

Focusing and Art Therapy
Focusing with Art and creative Movement: A Method for Stress Management
Focusing and Art Therapy: Tools for Working Through Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

www.focusingarts.com