Experiential Group for Inner Healing and Self Actualization based on Eugen Gendlin's Focusing process and Empathic Reflections.
We cultivate Somatic Awareness, Authentic Communication, Connection, Co-Regulation and Self-Regulation within the safety and support of a non-judgmental and compassionate circle.

Cost: $10 - $20 love donation suggested for space related expenses

Focusing is a process grounded in experiential listening; it is a powerful way of interacting with innate body-felt knowing, and allows access to deeper levels of awareness, wisdom, self-guidance, opening the path for inner healing and personal growth. Focusing starts in a similar way to a mindfulness meditation or contemplative practice, then goes beyond that: using our somatic awareness, we notice our bodily responses and reactions, yet instead of letting go, we engage with what comes up with curiosity and openness.
More about focusing here: https://focusing.org/felt-sense/what-focusing

Empathic Reflections are personal experiences shared in the group about what comes up while witnessing other people's processing; they are not comments or interpretations about someone else’s process, nor direct feedback, suggestions and advice.

What to expect: grounding and mindfulness practice, contemplative and guided focusing exercises, focusing demonstrations and processing, diads, discussions, reflections, sharing, mindful connection.

There is a direct processing happening for those engaged in the active focusing sessions, and an indirect processing for those holding the space and witnessing the others, both with potential for deep healing, self-discovery and growth. This practice can be very powerful, as it taps into our ‘murky waters,” catching what is not yet known or clear, and bringing it up into our awareness. This gives the opportunity for mindful engagement with significant content that might have influenced our actions, decisions, and course of life without us even knowing.

With a Holistic, Integrative, Trauma-Informed approach, this work promotes respect and unconditional acceptance of one’s inner experience, desire and readiness for processing and carrying forward.