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Level 3: Supporting the Inner Relationship
This module focuses on mastering the flow of Focusing sessions, guiding transitions into and out of the Focusing state, and balancing intervention with client self-guidance. You'll develop the confidence to guide clients through each stage of the process and learn how to facilitate sessions that feel natural, supportive, and effective.
Key Skills in Level 3:
• Starting a Focusing session using three distinct ways.
• Closing sessions smoothly, honoring the client’s process and facilitating re-engagement with daily life.
• Recognizing and trusting your own self-guidance as a Focuser.
• Supporting others with skillful guidance and reflective responses.
• Offering and receiving supportive reminders to deepen the process.
Level 4: Facilitating the Inner Relationship
In this final module, you’ll learn how to address challenges that can arise during Focusing sessions, such as inner conflicts, self-criticism, or emotional blocks. The principle of "Radical Acceptance of Everything" will be a central focus, helping you and your clients to engage even with challenging sensations or parts compassionately and constructively.
Key Skills in Level 4:
• Navigating Close and Distant Process with sensitivity.
• Responding effectively to situations where a client has a "Feeling About a Feeling."
• Working compassionately with protective or critical parts.
• Inviting worried, fearful, or angry parts to communicate their underlying needs.
• Using reminders to help clients stay with positive or enjoyable sensations.
