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In this conversation, we explore a creative thinking process known as Thinking At the Edge (TAE). However, there is no need to actually know this process, or to know Focusing, in order to follow the conversation. This is because this conversation is a reflection on the nature of intuitive thinking and how the creative process can be helped by having somebody accompany the process.

This conversation is available as a video, as well as audio only.

Dr. Evelyn Fendler-Lee is an organizational psychologist, certified as a person-centered counselor as well as a Focusing trainer. She brings 20 years of experience in teamwork, leadership and project management while working as material scientist in well-respected research institutes and in the automotive and chemical industry.

Evelyn works as a self-employed trainer and coach, facilitating innovation, professional and personal development. As team facilitator she enables trust, respectful interactions, productive conflicts, co-creation and consequently extraordinary results and solutions. She is in charge of TAE training at the German Training Institute for Focusing (DAF) and she presents international TAE workshops and TAE online sessions.

Evelyn is convinced that responsible thinking and acting begins with the ability to lift our experience and to bring it into fruitful communication. Her vision is to transform teamwork into a win-win interplay with taking hunches seriously. See website.

Published July 2018.

In this conversation, we explore a creative thinking process known as Thinking At the Edge (TAE). However, there is no need to actually know this process, or to know Focusing, in order to follow the conversation. This is because this conversation is a reflection on the nature of intuitive thinking and how the creative process can be helped by having somebody accompany the process.

This conversation is available as a video, as well as audio only.

Audio only:

Dr. Evelyn Fendler-Lee is an organizational psychologist, certified as a person-centered counselor as well as a Focusing trainer. She brings 20 years of experience in teamwork, leadership and project management while working as material scientist in well-respected research institutes and in the automotive and chemical industry.

Evelyn works as a self-employed trainer and coach, facilitating innovation, professional and personal development. As team facilitator she enables trust, respectful interactions, productive conflicts, co-creation and consequently extraordinary results and solutions. She is in charge of TAE training at the German Training Institute for Focusing (DAF) and she presents international TAE workshops and TAE online sessions.

Evelyn is convinced that responsible thinking and acting begins with the ability to lift our experience and to bring it into fruitful communication. Her vision is to transform teamwork into a win-win interplay with taking hunches seriously. See website.

Published July 2018.

In this conversation, Pat Ogden talks about how we can use our own movement and body to enhance our psychological health. This conversation is available as a video, as well as audio only.

Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology and the Founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI), an internationally recognized school specializing in somatic–cognitive approaches for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and attachment disturbances.   SPI trainers conduct Sensorimotor Psychotherapy trainings of over 400 hours for mental health professionals throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. She is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, past faculty of Naropa University (1985-2005), a clinician, consultant, and sought after international lecturer. Dr. Ogden is the first author of two groundbreaking books: Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) both published in the Interpersonal Neurobiology Series of W. W. Norton. Her current interests include writing and developing trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for: children adolescents and families, Embedded Relational Mindfulness, culture and diversity, couple therapy, challenging clients and the relational nature of shame.

For therapists: See conversation with Pat Ogden about therapy.

Published May 2018 

In this conversation, Pat Ogden talks about how we can use our own movement and body to enhance our psychological health. This conversation is available as a video, as well as audio only.

Audio only:

Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneer in somatic psychology and the Founder of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI), an internationally recognized school specializing in somatic–cognitive approaches for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and attachment disturbances.   SPI trainers conduct Sensorimotor Psychotherapy trainings of over 400 hours for mental health professionals throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. She is co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, past faculty of Naropa University (1985-2005), a clinician, consultant, and sought after international lecturer. Dr. Ogden is the first author of two groundbreaking books: Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Interventions for Trauma and Attachment (2015) both published in the Interpersonal Neurobiology Series of W. W. Norton. Her current interests include writing and developing trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for: children adolescents and families, Embedded Relational Mindfulness, culture and diversity, couple therapy, challenging clients and the relational nature of shame.

Published May 2018.

We all agree that meditation is very important, but what exactly is meditation? Abhijit Naskar invites us to think in terms of functionality as opposed to tradition. Not that there is anything wrong with traditional meditation practices… but we may be unnecessarily limiting our options.  In this conversation, we talk about finding ways to develop our ability to be in a mindful state of flow.

This conversation is available as a video, as well as audio only (see below), and a printable PDF transcript.

Audio only:

Abhijit Naskar is the author of several books that explore how a basic awareness of the brain can completely redefine our perception of life. He advocates meeting face to face with our inner selves, beyond our preconceived notions, to make our daily life much more cheerful and meaningful. Abhijit was born in Calcutta, India. He quit his computer engineering studies and embarked on an expedition of scientific research. A self-educated neuroscientist, he has been speaking about the mind and brain in the corporate, education and healthcare sectors. He also speaks on issues of mental wellness and global harmony. See his Linked In profile.

Published March 2018.

We all agree that meditation is very important, but what exactly is meditation? Abhijit Naskar invites us to think in terms of functionality as opposed to tradition. Not that there is anything wrong with traditional meditation practices… but we may be unnecessarily limiting our options.  In this conversation, we talk about finding ways to develop our ability to be in a mindful state of flow.

This conversation is available as a video, as well as audio only (see below), and a printable PDF transcript.

Abhijit Naskar is the author of several books that explore how a basic awareness of the brain can completely redefine our perception of life. He advocates meeting face to face with our inner selves, beyond our preconceived notions, to make our daily life much more cheerful and meaningful. Abhijit was born in Calcutta, India. He quit his computer engineering studies and embarked on an expedition of scientific research. A self-educated neuroscientist, he has been speaking about the mind and brain in the corporate, education and healthcare sectors. He also speaks on issues of mental wellness and global harmony. See his Linked In profile.

Published March 2018.

This discussion takes place in the context of the current (late 2017 and early 2018) sexual harassment scandals going around many professions. Kathrin Stauffer starts her reflections on these developments by some thoughts about the nature of power and her own relationship with it.

Kathrin Stauffer PhD, Body and Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP), was born and educated in Switzerland. Originally a research biochemist, she retrained at the Chiron Centre for Body Psychotherapy in London. She is the author of the book ‘Anatomy & Physiology for Psychotherapists: Connecting Body & Soul’ (W.W. Norton 2010). She works in private practice in Cambridge, England, as a body psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and supervisor. She is currently the Chair of the EABP Council of National Associations and a Board member of EABP. She has presented workshops on questions of self-confidence in the psychotherapy profession, and also on a panel of women’s issues at the 2016 EABP Congress in Athens, Greece. See website.

Published February 2018. 

In this brief conversation with Monica Gomez Galaz, we touch upon what it’s like to be human, in a down-to-earth way, moment by moment, as we are in touch with our vulnerabilities.

Monica is a Focusing coordinator in Mexico City. She says: I have been Focusing for the last eight years and became a Certified Coordinartor on 2012. I did a big shift in My life in 2008 after working in the financial arena for 15 years and opened my own Coaching firm that gave me the opportunity to help people during important transitions in their lives. A writer, a passionate and curious person, that brought me to be interested on de biology of the body and family systems. I integrated Whole Body Focusing with Biodecoding, so we can be more gentle to our symptoms. I am thrilled and exited to welcome all you to the 28th Focusing International Conference in Mexico in Merida, Yucatan. In memory of Eugene Gendlin and his desire to return to the principle of being human to understand life, the theme of the conference will be: “Just Human”

Published January 2018

In this brief conversation with Monica Gomez Galaz, we touch upon what it’s like to be human, in a down-to-earth way, moment by moment, as we are in touch with our vulnerabilities.

Audio only:

Monica is a Focusing coordinator in Mexico City. She says: I have been Focusing for the last eight years and became a Certified Coordinartor on 2012. I did a big shift in My life in 2008 after working in the financial arena for 15 years and opened my own Coaching firm that gave me the opportunity to help people during important transitions in their lives. A writer, a passionate and curious person, that brought me to be interested on de biology of the body and family systems. I integrated Whole Body Focusing with Biodecoding, so we can be more gentle to our symptoms. I am thrilled and exited to welcome all you to the 28th Focusing International Conference in Mexico in Merida, Yucatan. In memory of Eugene Gendlin and his desire to return to the principle of being human to understand life, the theme of the conference will be: “Just Human”

In this brief conversation with Monica Gomez Galaz, we touch upon what it’s like to be human, in a down-to-earth way, moment by moment, as we are in touch with our vulnerabilities.

Audio only:

Monica is a Focusing coordinator in Mexico City. She says: I have been Focusing for the last eight years and became a Certified Coordinartor on 2012. I did a big shift in My life in 2008 after working in the financial arena for 15 years and opened my own Coaching firm that gave me the opportunity to help people during important transitions in their lives. A writer, a passionate and curious person, that brought me to be interested on de biology of the body and family systems. I integrated Whole Body Focusing with Biodecoding, so we can be more gentle to our symptoms. I am thrilled and exited to welcome all you to the 28th Focusing International Conference in Mexico in Merida, Yucatan. In memory of Eugene Gendlin and his desire to return to the principle of being human to understand life, the theme of the conference will be: “Just Human”