About this event
4 PART ONLINE WORKSHOP – Accredited by The National Council of Psychotherapists
Price £175 Exclusive Offer: Register for Level 1 and enjoy a fantastic £25 off every subsequent level from Level 2 to Level 5!
DATES:
PART 1 – September 05, 2024
PART 2 – September 12, 2024
PART 3 – September 19, 2024
PART 4 – September 26, 2024
ALL WORKSHOPS WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE VIA ZOOM (you will be supported by Onlinevents team if you need help with the tech)
The introductory course is the first of five Focusing levels which form the British Focusing Association Certificate in Focusing Skills.
Focusing is a gentle way of paying ourselves attention and deepening self-awareness. It trusts that our body knows and can tell us what we need for physical and emotional health. We might experience a vague bodily felt-sense rather than a clear message. The introduction will show you how to recognise the felt sense, and to be with it in a way that allows insights and meanings to emerge.
You will also learn about self-in-presence and how you can be in relationship with strong and difficult feelings without becoming overwhelmed. There will be opportunities to share in the group, and to work with your own process.
Participants will be introduced to the roles of Focuser and Companion, including how to empower yourself in both positions. There will be Focusing practice and you will be encouraged to Focus in pairs between meetings. This will give you an experience of participating in a Focusing partnership.
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Structure
There will be a combination of theory, group discussion, exercises and Focusing practice. The course is divided into four sessions, each with a particular theme as follows:
PART 1 – Sensing inwards and noticing messages that your body gives you is at the basis of Focusing. We will work with the felt-sense and the ideas of Gene Gendlin.
PART 2 – Being self-in-presence and the work of Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin.
PART 3 – An introduction to understanding and working with trauma, including the concept of partial selves.
PART 4 – An introduction to Whole body Focusing which has been developed by Kevin McEvenue.
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Outcomes
YOU WILL:
- Have had practice Focusing with a Companion
- Have had practice Companioning a Focuser
- Increase your awareness of the felt-sense
- Learn about being in relationship with strong emotions without becoming overwhelmed, known as self-in-presence.
- Learn about key concepts in trauma work
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who will benefit from the training?
Focusing is for people who are interested in self-development and personal growth. The introductory course supports counsellors and therapists in furthering qualities that enhance their work including self-acceptance, self-awareness, and being an empathic and accepting listener. It enables greater inner stability allowing you to work safely with difficult emotions.
Do I need to have had previous experience of Focusing?
You do not need to have had any experience of Focusing to start. The course will introduce you to Focusing and Companioning, giving you a solid base.
Is it possible to Focus on your own?
Once you have learnt the basics you might like to try Focusing alone. Some people prefer this whilst others would rather work with the support of a Companion. Guided sessions with a Focusing professional are another option.
How can I continue my Focusing journey after the introductory course?
The introduction is the first of five Focusing levels which form the British Focusing Association Certificate in Focusing Skills. Each level builds upon previous learning, and includes Focusing practice, theory and discussion. Topics include Focusing with pain, the inner critic, Focusing with dreams, Focusing with trauma and bringing Focusing to your counselling practice.
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WE ASKED PAULA:
What Makes this Course Different?
The course will introduce you to a gentle and yet powerful practice that is beneficial both personally and professionally. Focusing puts you in touch with your own inner knowing and wisdom. There is a world-wide Focusing community. Activities include Focusing partnership schemes, learning activities, and conferences. The introduction could be your first step towards becoming involved.
Why do you Offer this Course?
A friend introduced me to Focusing. At the time I had no idea that it would become so important to me. I find Focusing enriching and very much in tune with my Person-Centred approach. My project ‘Bringing Focusing to a Counselling Supervision Group’ took place at a college counselling service over an academic year. The project demonstrated the value of Focusing for practitioners with various therapeutic perspectives. Focusing added significantly to the depth of our supervisory explorations. It is a pleasure for me to teach a practice which I find so valuable.
ZOOM
This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.
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All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.
Paula Newman
I am a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor and Supervisor of Individuals and Groups with over nineteen years of therapeutic experience. I counsel individuals, couples and families and supervise experienced and trainee practitioners. I have been Focusing for several years and am registered with the British Focusing Association as a Focusing trainer. In addition to teaching the certificate course I offer guided Focusing sessions.
I first became interested in counselling many years ago when it was briefly mentioned during a conversation. Nowadays counselling is a very important part of my professional life, however at the time I was barely aware of it.
There was no logical reason and yet I somehow knew that counselling was the right path for me. I was not even looking for a new direction as this happened during a particularly busy time in my life. Nonetheless the feeling was strong enough that
instead of being my usual cautious self I enrolled on a counselling training course.
Later I became involved with Focusing and discovered that my inner feeling of rightness was the ‘felt-sense’. I have learnt to respect it, and it has always served me well.
I continue to feel excited and passionate about counselling, supervising and Focusing. I like to think that the enthusiasm that I experience brings life and energy to my teaching.
Paula Newman
TWITTER | @paulanewman930
FACEBOOK | Paula Newman Counselling Services
Website | paulanewmancounsellingservices.co.uk
