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Jan 2025

Two-Day Workshop on "Innovations in Focusing: Bridging Eastern and Western Perspectives with Prof. Akira Ikemi”

Speaker:Prof. Akira Ikemi

Venue:HKPS Office and Training Centre: Unit 1211, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Details of Activity:

Title of activity:

Two-Day Workshop on "Innovations in Focusing: Bridging Eastern and Western Perspectives with Prof. Akira Ikemi”

Organizer: Poiesis Garden

HKPS (Event Support)

Name(s) of speaker(s): Prof. Akira Ikemi

Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapist Professor: Kansai University Faculty of Health & Well-Being and the Graduate School of Psychology

Brief content:

In this two-day workshop, Dr. Akira Ikemi will share his original perspectives on Focusing, as well as his innovative contributions to the field. His insights include a distinction between what he terms "Focusing-alpha" and "Focusing-beta." The concept of "Focusing-alpha" will be traced back to Eugene Gendlin's early theoretical works. Dr. Ikemi will bring "Focusing-alpha" to life through several experiential exercises he has developed, such as "Crossing with Animals" and "漢字 Focusing."

 

Participants will also explore Dr. Ikemi's latest advancements in Focusing, specifically the "Asian Focusing Methods (AFM)," which synergize elements of Focusing and Mindfulness. In addition to practising AFM, the workshop will facilitate discussions on the practical and theoretical implications of integrating Eastern and Western thought within Focusing practice.

 

Please click here to see the poster.

Language :  English
Attendees:  HKPS members, psychologists, social workers, counsellors etc.
Date:  18 and 19 January 2025
Time: 0930-1230

1400-1700

Venue: HKPS Office and Training Centre:

Unit 1211, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Fee:

HKD3000 (HKPS, MSRP, and International Focusing Institute members before early bird deadline on 3 Jan 2025),

HKD4000 (non-members)

 
Deadline for application: 10 January 2025

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/nJqAeeb8YDNPokXAA

Contact person:  [email protected]