Focusing

Embodiment is awareness rooted in the body. When we practice paying attention to what’s happening in our bodies—our breath, our tension, how we move—not only is our understanding of ourselves enriched, so is our capacity to respond to life.

Focusing grew out of research Eugene Gendlin conducted with Carl Rogers, aiming to understand why therapy was sometimes effective and other times not.

After reviewing thousands of recorded sessions, Gendlin discovered that the key to meaningful, lasting change wasn’t the therapist or the type of therapy—it was how the clients themselves engaged with their inner experience.

Embodiment Practices

Parts Work

We often think of ourselves as a single, unified person. But when we pay closer attention, we notice distinct inner voices, emotions, and impulses. These “parts” might show up as conflicting feelings, inner critics, perfectionists, protectors, or younger versions of ourselves that still carry old beliefs or emotions. Parts work sees these inner experiences not as problems, but as meaningful expressions of what we’ve lived through.