Pillar 8 – Focusing
About the event
This session is part of the Grief Academy course Julia Samuel’s Pillars of Strength.
When we are bereaved, we often ruminate on what we cannot change, becoming stuck in cycles of painful racing thoughts which leave us feeling frustrated, numb or unsettled. Developed by philosopher Eugene Gendlin, focusing is a powerful way to tune into our body, recognise what is beneath the surface, and begin to release it. As Gendlin explains, this process can allow us to ‘pause the ongoing situation and find new possibilities for carrying forward’.
In this session, Julia covers:
- How can we settle the chatter in our minds and tune into our bodies?
- How can we work out what we’re feeling and how to release difficult emotions and experiences?
- What are the differences between focusing, visualisation, mindfulness and meditation and how can they be used?
Julia Samuel’s Pillars of Strength offers immediate access to eight recorded webinars – and accompanying resources – on demand for six months.
