Learning and using Focusing One can learn the Focusing technique from one of several books, or from a Focusing trainer or practitioner . Focusing is easiest to sense and do in the presence of a "listener"—either a Focusing trainer, a therapist, or a layperson trained in Focusing. However, the practice can be done alone. Gendlin's book details the six steps of Focusing, which can also be taught as a four-step process, while emphasizing that there is an essence to Focusing which is a flow that is beyond steps .
Learning and using Focusing One can learn the Focusing technique from a Focusing trainer , practitioner, or therapist . Focusing is easiest to sense and do in the presence of a "listener"—either a Focusing trainer, a therapist, or a layperson trained in Focusing. However, the practice can be done alone. Gendlin's book details the six steps of Focusing, , however it emphasises that the essence of Focusing is not adhering to these steps, but following the life-process. When the person learns the basics, they are able to weave through the process increasingly more and more organically .
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