SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS

School for Arts in Focusing

Training Overview

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You will receive highly qualified training in a small group setting. Our international online training groups are comprised of between three and six people

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Focusing

The body-focused Focusing Skills Training for gaining a TIFI Proficiency in Focusing Partnership Award provides 64 learning units, each 45 minutes long

The international skills training provides an introduction to Focusing (Focusing, listening and partnership skills) and basic experience in Expressive Arts Focusing EXAF

The training will enable you to practice Focusing Partnerships (guide another individual who already knows Focusing)

The Focusing Skills Training is a stand-alone course and is also Part 1 of the Training for Certifying as a TIFI Focusing Fascilitator

The Focusing Skills Training meets the quality standards of the FOCUSZART School FZA ('Focusing Basis Training, Basics Online' - German) and the quality standards of the German Focusing Association DFG

The Online Training settings can be 1:1 or in groups of 3-4 participants each

Expressive Arts Focusing EXAF

The trauma-informed EXAF Skills Training provides 64 learning units, each 45 minutes long. It is a training course in itself and the first step to becoming a Certified EXAF practitioner (Focusing Practitioner with a specialization in Expressive Arts Focusing, or EXAF)

You will receive a qualified certificate of attendance with the EFA, DFG and FOCUSZART School FZA logos 

Focusing Oriented Expressive Arts FOAT®

The mindfulness-based FOAT® Skills Training provides 64 learning units, each 45 minutes long. A sucessfully completed FOAT® Skills Training is accepted as equivalent to becoming a Certified EXAF Practitioner (Focusing Practioner with Specialization in Expressive Arts Focusing EXAF)

You will receive a qualified certificate of attendance with the EFA, DFG and FOCUSZART School FZA logos

Felt Sense Arts For Focusing Oriented Therapists (FOT)

The clinical-oriented Arts in FOT Skills Training provides 20 learning units, each 45 minuts long. It is designed to help you use Felt Sense-based arts in your clinical practice

You will receive a qualified certificate of attendance with the EFA, DFG and FOCUSZART School FZA logos

Felt Sense Arts For Focusing Trainers 

Our Arts in Focusing Workshops Skills Trainings are one-day programs containing 8 learning units that will enable you to incorporate Felt-Sense-based art tools into your own Focusing courses and trainings. Each intensive training modul has a workload of six hours and will cover a specific, hands-on method for representing and processing the Felt Sense

You will receive a certificate of attendance with the EFA, DFG and FOCUSZART School FZA logos

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FAQ

How is Arts in Focusing different from Focusing?

In the Arts in Focusing practice, you will express your Felt Sense through various studio art activities, such as painting, drawing, writing, moving, dancing, and exploration of sound and rhythm. These studio art activities may not occur all at once. Sometimes, only one mode of expression is used, such as visual arts. Over time, other studio art activities will follow. The focus is on slow art and all forms of expression.

Through the arts, your Felt Sense can unfold in ways beyond words. In Focusing, you will express your Felt Sense through words and body language, such as natural gestures

I have no art experience. Can I participate?

The user-friendly exercises of the Arts in Focusing approach are designed for those with little or no experience. You don't need any previous knowledge or art skills

I am not really a creative person. But can I benefit?

There are many ways to express your Felt Sense through therapeutic arts. One form is painting or drawing. Other forms include writing, movement, dance, and sound exploration. The form of expression that is most natural for you will come easily as your Felt Sense will induce a creative flow from your body's innate creativity. Simply by doing and listening to your body's creative voice, you will benefit

What art materials do I need?

The art supplies you need for Arts in Focusing are simple and inexpensive. You will need oil pastels (colored pencils or markers will work as well), watercolors, paper, and tape. Other materials, such as modeling clay, are welcome additions!

You will receive a materials list and instructions on how to transform your desk into an art table with enrollment

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Find Your Way. Use Felt Sense Arts To Guide You!