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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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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
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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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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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Training for Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Coaches etc.

INTRODUCTION TO FOCUSING & FOCUSING-ORIENTED PSYCHOTHERAPY. SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2015. ST. JOHN'S WOOD, LONDON. SATURDAY 10-5PM, SUNDAY 10-3PM. COST: £195. You are welcome to attend this overview for practitioners across modalities. Dr. Greg Madison and guest teachers including graduates of the London Focusing Institute, invite you to an introduction to ‘Focusing and the practice and philosophy underlying Focusing-oriented Therapy’. This workshop can be taken as a standalone CPD event or as a precursor for the 2-year certification…

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17 June 2015
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BPS training day in London April 9, 2015

Working Phenomenologically with the body in sessions. Dr. Greg Madison This workshop offers an opportunity to develop your form of therapeutic practice so that it incorporates information from bodily experiences. This experiential approach is informed by a tight integration of philosophy, theory and the mindful approach of Focusing. Focusing was developed over 60 years ago and by enhancing the client’s experiencing level during sessions, it has been positively correlated with successful change in therapeutic outcomes. It…

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8 March 2015