My fear kept me safe from Ebola. I worked in Liberia when Ebola was on the rise, then again when it was almost gone. As I sit here today thinking about these experiences and about the current warnings about a global pandemic from the coronavirus, […]

Focusing Initiatives brings to you internationally-acclaimed facilitators who will offer a series of workshops during our Spring 2020 Retreat in Quebec. Our experts cover the fields of positive psychology, social and racial justice, community wellness and more… For more information and registration, please visit here.

One activity we have found in all our work at Focusing Initiatives is the importance of centering into the body and remembering something one can be grateful for. In ancient philosophies and religions, gratitude is a common theme. Modern psychologists consider it an essential tool […]

There’s a Coronavirus outbreak, and many people are scared of going to public places, meeting others, and shaking hands. There are times when we are afraid, but fear has a purpose. It’s important that we recognize fear and listen to it, but do not let […]

I am working with Pat Omidian to train refugee workers and administrators in Uganda to improve their psychosocial work and incorporate aspects of Focusing into daily life.  We are teaching this course online. One session was about reflecting on what we are experiencing in a […]

This is one of nine articles from our recent Journal: Resilience Initiatives.  A donation of any amount will give you the complete e-Journal.  Please click here. I have volunteered to work with Afghan refugees for three years now. One of my clients came to me, […]