Inner Relationship Focusing (IRF) for Beginners: Level 1
When: Wednesdays 23rd Sept - 21st October (5 weeks)
Time: 7pm - 9pm IST
Where: Online via Zoom
Host: Fiona O'Meara
Why Inner Relationship Focusing?
Inner Relationship Focusing (IRF) is a refined and expanded form of Focusing developed by Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin. It works with ‘parts’ as well as felt senses. Parts can often be in conflict with one another, or hidden from us, and IRF offers an approach of working with these in an educated and compassionate way that can lead to new shifts.
What will you learn in IRF Level 1?
You learn how to:
- Sense freshly into an old problem and find new perspectives.
- Begin accepting yourself as you are.
- Develop empathy and compassion for yourself, even with troubling emotions.
- Listen deeply to another, and allow yourself to be heard.
- Experience and understand what is meant by the ‘felt sense’ and ‘the unclear edge’.
- How to Focus and Companion in Partnerships*.
How will you do this?
- Skills are broken down into weekly bite-size chunks.
- There are worksheets with each exercise.
- You will watch demos of Focusers rehearsing that weekly exercise.
- Guided exercises led by Fiona demonstrate weekly learning.
- You will Focus in class and outside class with a partner each week.
- Time for Q&A, discussion and sharing.
- There are prescribed readings from the class textbook.
- We follow the world-class curriculum as developed by Ann Weiser Cornell.
What is Focusing Partnership*?
People can Focus by themselves, but usually find Partnership to be hugely supportive and enjoyable.. The presence of a compassionate other can greatly facilitate us to be more present to ourselves, even if that person is a beginner.
We need to learn the skills of deep listening (we call this Companioning), and the etiquette of IRF Partnering relationships, in order for this to be a safe and helpful experience. Path 1 teaches the basics of good Partnership.
What are the benefits of this course?
- It gets easier to be yourself: More of you can emerge in a way that feels natural and right
- New perspectives on old problems: Fresh sensing opens new possibilities
- Facilitates deep shifts: You can stay with difficult emotions more skilfully, even with a beginner partner
- Empowering: You remain the expert in your own experience
- Cost-effective: Partnering is free and can continue beyond the course
- Compatible with other approaches: Works alongside therapy, meditation, counselling, yoga, etc.
- Pathway to professional training: Path 1 is the first step; after Path 2, professional training is available
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- Manageable commitment: 2-hour weekly class + 30–60 mins partnering + light reading (approx. 3–4 hours per week)
About Fiona:
Based in Dublin, I am a Certified Inner Relationship Focusing Professional and Trainer, as trained by Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin.. I’m also a public speaking coach.
Fionaomeara.com
https://focusing.ie/fiona-o-meara
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Arrangements for registration and payment:
Payment Link €295: Includes teaching slides, worksheets, and guided-exercise audio recordings.
Discounts:
- Early Bird €285 if paid before 8th September
- Unwaged/Low Wage: Discounts available.
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