In the adaptive data processing model, the brain makes the information that reaches it a physiological-based system functional. In this process, every kind of experience that damages the mental and physical existence of the individual is called…
Focusing views the felt sense as the point at which we can access the unconscious. Both Focusing and EMDR recognize the body's physical response as the entry point into memory. Shapiro includes the body scan in EMDR's protocol. She reminds us that…
"..at least 20% of American women and 5% of American men have experienced some form of sexual abuse in childhood.. without regard to race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status." (APA Working Group on Investigation of Memories of Childhood Abuse - Final…
Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy is ideally suited for healing the aftermath of childhood trauma. This workshop explains why and offers experiential Focusing exercises suitable for clients who present with trauma. The underlying theory is Gendlin's…
This presentation was given at the 9th International Focusing Conference held near Pforzheim in Germany. Focusing Oriented psychotherapists were introduced to the role of EMDR could play at part of their experiential therapy. Participants were urged…
Gene Gendlin, noted Philosopher and Psychologist, did extensive research regarding exactly when deep "change" occurred in clients during therapeutic sessions. Based on the assumption of an integral mind-body connection, he developed specific steps to…
