Peer Focusing Course

Befriending Ourselves:

April 2, 9, 16, 30

May 7, 14, 21, 28

Eight Thursday Evenings (7:00-9:00 pm)

243 King Street, Room #248

Northampton, MA

Prerequisite

The "Introduction to Focusing" Workshop or a phone interview with Daphne

This 8-week course is condensed version of what I formerly offered as two separate courses (levels one and two) and covers both Focusing and Companioning:
Fostering the focusing attitude: befriending ourselves
Presence language to support the inner relationship to self
Accessing and interacting with your felt intelligence
Six steps to Focusing
Being a Focusing companion
Providing structure and reflection as a listener
What makes a great listener
Understanding the value of not fixing others and applying it
Focusing Partnerships - Practice and More Practice

Structure

Eight two-hour classes. The evenings include small group and partner formations for experiential learning; teaching and modeling; discussion; and some movement.
Between eight and sixteen practice sessions outside of class (over 8 weeks) with partners from your cohort. Be prepared to spend 2-3 hours per week outside of class for practicing with peers.
Short reading assignments from "The Power of Focusing", a book by Ann Weiser Cornell. Please purchase in advance (approx. $14 on Amazon).
Students gain access to local and global Peer Partnership networks.

Cost

Sliding Scale: $195 - $320 for full course.

A non-refundable deposit of $40 is due by March 15th. The remainder is paid on the first evening of the course or, as needed, in installments.

Please register by March 15th.

To Register: email Daphne

We have room for 10 people so register early to ensure your space.