Interactive Focusing
with Dr. Janet Klein and Dr. Mary McGuire
or
VHS (112
min.)
View DVD clips on YouTube and Vimeo:
Interactive Focusing - Safety YouTube Vimeo
Interactive Focusing- Introduction YouTube Vimeo
Interactive Focusing- Storyteller as teacher YouTube Vimeo
The Interactive Focusing Process is a forward moving edge of Focusing, incorporating Focusing into the building of relationships. Through the Interactive Focusing Process, we are able to develop empathy and compassion as well as self-empathy and self-compassion. We finally have a "how to" teach empathy and compassion using the Interactive Focusing Process.
The following movements are demonstrated:
The
Four Building Blocks
1. Right Environment - Safety
2. The Bodily Felt Sense
3. Compassionate, Empathic Listening from the Bodysense
4. Storyteller as Teacher
Interactive Focusing
Process
1. The Focuser's Story
2. The Listener's Reflections
3. The Focuser resonates and gives feedback if necessary
4. Double Empathic Moment
5. Interactive Response? Exchange Roles
6. Rounds of 1-5 until complete
7. Relationship Check
