Global Advancements of Focusing

Eugene Gendlin's Method Transforms Lives Worldwide

by Laura Storey

Global Advancements of Focusing

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Explore the global impact of Eugene Gendlin's Focusing method, originally developed in the 1960s. Focusing connects individuals with their inner bodily sensations, or "felt sense," enabling profound personal insights and growth. Now recognized as a transformative approach globally, it enhances personal and professional lives across therapy, education, spirituality, and business. The method has significant effects on mental health, conflict resolution, and creativity. It not only shifts our emotional and perceptual experiences but also deepens our ability to listen to ourselves and others.

Focusing is being applied worldwide to revolutionise our interactions and understanding of the world.

Focusing Organisations by Country

This list was created in spring 2020, by the Membership Committee of The International Focusing Institute which includes various international groups and businesses committed to general Focusing.

Argentina

• Asociación Civil Argentina De Focusing (ACAF)

Belgium

• Focusing Vlaanderen

Brasil

• Focalização Brasil

• Instituto Brasileiro de Focalização

Canada

• Diffusion-Focusing Québec
  

Chile

• Continental Focusing School
  

El Salvador

• Focusing El Salvador (Nuevos Rumbos)

Europe

• European Focusing Association (EFA)

• Focusing Netzwerk (Switzerland, Germany, Austria)

France

• Institut de Focusing d'Europe Francophone
  

Germany

• Deutsche Focusing Gesellschaft-Stiftung (DFG)

• Focusing Zentrum Karlsruhe (FZK)

Greece

• Hellenic Focusing Center

Hong Kong

• Hong Kong Focusing Institute (HKFI)

Ireland

• Irish Focusing Network

Italy

• Focusing Italia

• Scuola Italiana di Focusing

Japan

• Japan Focusing Association

Mexico

• Focusing Mexico

Netherlands

• Stichting Focusing Nederland

Spain

• Spanish Focusing Institute

Switzerland

• Swiss School Of Focusing Eveline Moor

United Kingdom

• British Focusing Association (BFA)

• London Focusing

United States of America

• The Seattle Focusing Institute

• The International Focusing Institute

• New Jersey Focusers

• Northwest Focusers

• New York Metro Focusing (online library)

Explore various techniques and uses of Focusing

• Community Wellness Focusing
  

• The BioSpiritual Institute
  

• International Association of Focusing Oriented Therapists (FOT)
  

• Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute (FOAT)
  

• The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model
  

• Whole Body Focusing
  

• Inner Relationship Focusing & Untangling®
  

• Domain Focusing
  

• The Pause
  

• Focusing-Oriented Relational Psychotherapy (FORP)
  

• Relational Wholebody Focusing
  

• Recovering Focusing
  

• Mindful Focusing
  

• Active Pause
  

• Creative Edge Focusing
  

• Dreamwork & Focusing
  

• Feldenkrais & Focusing
  

• Somatic Experiencing®

The applications of Focusing are diverse - and there's still more to come!

Eugene Gendlin's Focusing technique is reshaping lives around the globe by providing unique insights into our humanity and the essence of being human. Its versatility enables its use in mental health, education, and conflict resolution. As we tap deeper into Focusing's capabilities, it promises to significantly enhance our interactions and insights in a globally connected world, with lasting impacts.

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