I am excited to share with you  two online courses: Psychosocial Support and Community Wellness (PSSCW) starting September 15, and Psychological First Aid (PFA) starting October 6. Not to bore you with too many details but here are a few! Our PSSCW and PFA courses are designed […]

Yesterday was the first day of April. April’s Fool. And the launch of CoronaPlaza.Life. The Fool is a very ancient Archetype (“archetype” comes from ancient Greek “arché” that means “principle”, “basic entity” and “typos” that means “a model”, “a form/shape”) and from this Archetype comes […]

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 […]