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An Audience with Dr Greg Madison

An Audience with Greg Madison, Brighton University

Greg presented the inaugural 'An Audience with...' event for Brighton University School of Applied Social Sciences February 8th. After a brief introduction, the audience was guided through a Focusing experience in order to be able to assess the points Greg wanted to make by reference to their own experience. Greg addressed issues such as: what is the body, the celebration of not-knowing, process and metaphors in understanding and in therapy, personal presence or professional presence as…

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22 February 2020

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Public Day on Focusing

Greg offered a one-day training event in Brighton to experience the practice of Focusing. A group of 25-30 people enjoyed the day and an editor from Sussex Psychotherapy and Counselling Association wrote a one-page summary of her experience. Information on Focusing teaching is available from www.londonfocusing.com

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5 October 2019

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Questioning Diagnosis

It is not new for psychiatric diagnosis to be challenged. For years, both psychologists and psychiatrists have questioned the basis and usefulness of diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bi-polar, depression etc. Now a new university study seems to suggest that the DSM (the most common diagnosis manual) is 'scientifically useless'. Interesting reading and at least it can loosen some of our assumptions about what constitutes psychological 'health'. Click here to read the article: https://www.madinamerica.com/2019/07/dsm-scientifically-meaningless-diagnoses/?fbclid=IwAR3wEZYgkKNTzL2nxGpJGivsHmJem9eqifOoFc__wrf2pAeUIYS2yFbOoUo

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19 July 2019

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The primacy of feeling in the role of human intelligence and culture

Here is a fascinating brief article by respected neuroscientist Antonio Damasio on the foundational role of bodily feelings in our human experience and human culture. Cognition is only the tip of the iceberg... https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/02/22/antonio-damasio-the-strange-order-of-things/

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25 February 2018

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A nice description of learning Focusing.

A good, very accessible, article on Focusing, with some nice anecdotes about Gendlin. If you’ve wondered about what Focusing is all about, this is a nice introduction (and a good article to share with anyone). https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/1103/doorways-to-the-embodied-self

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4 August 2017

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Eugene Gendlin, Psychologist & Philosopher, dies in New York age 90

Eugene T. Gendlin, the American philosopher and psychologist who developed the mind-body connection practice called "Focusing," died on May 1 at the age of 90 in Spring Valley, New York. Focusing is an experiential, body-oriented method for generating insights, creative thinking, and emotional healing. Gendlin's work has been inspirational for many well-known innovators in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. Gendlin dedicated his life to the study of our 'bodily being' and the insights that can…

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25 May 2017

London Focusing Institute

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Introductions to Focusing & Focusing in Therapy

Opportunities to participate in an Introduction to Focusing and "Experiential-Existential" Therapy: Introduction to Focusing and Experiential-Existential Therapy. Highgate, London, March 4-5, 2017.londonfocusing@gmail.com A low-cost Introduction to Focusing as a personal, social-political and therapeutic practice. Hebden Bridge, April 1-2, 2017. This is designed to be as inclusive as possible for local people. The Calderdale Yoga Centre, Unit 2, Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. HX7 7DDhughknopf@rocketmail.com Introduction and Advanced Focusing and Focusing Therapy training, plus a one-day…

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9 February 2017

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An example of Focusing in Therapy

Here is a simple account of an unusual psychotherapy experience which nicely illustrates the respectful approach of Focusing, a natural body awareness, and how it might be integrated into therapy sessions. It is written by an American colleague, Neil Friedman, who sadly died some years ago. Focusing Therapy

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30 September 2016

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The Return of Existentialism

A brief article about the resurgence of existentialism in the world of psychotherapy.

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22 December 2015

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new article on Existential Migration

Emily Yates has published an article on my research on Existential Migration in 'Global Living Magazine' and another soon to appear in 'Wall Street Journal Expat'. Thanks Emily for thoughtful exploration of the topic. Global Living Magazine - Existential Migration

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15 November 2015

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Focusing as a gentle way to accept what we feel

Here is a nice introduction to Focusing by friend Dr John Amodeo, American psychologist and writer. It is written for the public, from Psychology Today, and clearly explains the Focusing process and how it can be very helpful for anyone. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/intimacy-path-toward-spirituality/201510/we-want-accept-our-feelings-how-do-we-do-it

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19 October 2015

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Letter from Hunter S Thompson

(reposted from iheartintelligence website, Justin Gammill, June 25th 2015) "57 years ago, a 22-year-old Hunter S. Thompson wrote a letter to his friend Hume, who had asked him for advice ... The letter, in my opinion, is a pure statement of faith, written by one of the most influential writers of our time, solely for the purpose of helping his friend. I know the letter wasn’t written to me, but I still read it like it was". Dear…

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5 July 2015