Focusing 2 & Person-Centered Constellations
In resonance with nature, body, and inner experience
9-13 July 2025, Château Faverolles, France
Optional: Focusing 1 – Refresher & Reconnection (July 8th, 2025)
Registration deadline: June 15, 2025
What to expect from this four (or five) day retreat in Focusing 2 and Person-Centered Constellations?
Focusing 2 with Certification (TIFI)
In the mornings, we deepen the practice of Focusing. We learn to listen more deeply to the Felt Sense — that vague, bodily-felt “something” not yet in words, but full of meaning. We make room for this inner sensing to unfold in its own rhythm. This builds trust in the process and the wisdom of the body.
Person-Centered Constellations
In the afternoons, we turn to the practice of person-centered constellations. They expand the expressive possibilities of inner processes in a way related to Focusing. The Felt Sense becomes visible and tangible in movement, space, and interaction within the group.
This approach is based on Peter F. Schmid, a colleague of Carl Rogers, and should not be confused with systemic family constellations..
Optional: Focusing 1 – Refresher & Reconnection (July 8th)
If you already know Focusing 1 and wish to reconnect with its welcoming attitude, you are invited to this deepening day. It offers a concise return to Self-in-Presence – open, friendly, nonjudgmental way of being – and to the Felt Sense, that vague inner sense that knows more than we can initially say. A gentle preparation to tune yourself inwardly for Focusing 2.
Focusing and person-centered constellations are both process-oriented, non-directive paths of inner exploration. Together, during these four days, they enrich each other and open new spaces for personal and professional growth.
Inner and Outer Landscapes
Set within a powerful river landscape of rocks, meadows, and ancient trees, nature accompanies the process as a silent, living dialogue partner. Nestled in a beautiful French château, this place provides a special surrounding for deep experience and growth.
The Venue
Stay at Château Faverolles by the river – with an art barn, piano, billiard table, and inviting common rooms. Work amidst rocks, water, meadows, and old trees, in studios and spacious rooms.
The venue is part of a community offering seminars surrounded by nature and animals, focusing on co-healing and meeting through process-oriented bodywork. More info about the project community.
Facilitators
Joke Van Hoeck (Belgium) – Certified Focusing Trainer (TIFI), Person-centered and Focusing-oriented psychotherapist, teaches Inner Relationship Focusing at KU Leuven and privately; clinical child psychologist with over 20 years in mental health and education; mother of four; focuses on Focusing for parents; former member of the Children Focusing Advisory Board of the International Focusing Institute. www.ontspannenopvoeden.be
Juli von Crailsheim (Germany) –Certified person-centered counsellor (GWG), facilitator and trainer for person-centered constellations; with a background in directing dance, theatre and film, she bridges body expression and inner experience; engaged in horse rescue and care; co-founder of HumanNature@Home, a place for mutual healing of humans, animals, and nature. www.juliwalkswithyou.com
Practical Information
Participation Fees
- Focusing 2 including certification (recognized by TIFI) and person-centered constellations: €400
- Optional: Focusing 1 – Refresher & Reconnection (July 8–9): €100
Accommodation & Meals
(Period: July 9 (dinner) – 13 (after lunch), 2025 | 4 nights & 4 days vegan full board)
| Accommodation | Overnight Cost | Meals (4 × €35) | Total |
| Single room | €60/night × 4 = €240 | €140 | €380 |
| Double room | €30/night × 4 = €120 | €140 | €260 |
| Camping (tent/camper) | €5/night × 4 = €20 | €140 | €160 |
| External accommodation | – | €140 | €140 |
Included: bed linen & towels, Wi-Fi, continuous coffee/tea with snacks, vegan full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner), water, tea, and coffee all day (other drinks extra).
Extra nights before are available.
Language
Workshops will be held in English. Translations available in German, Dutch, and French.
Info & Registration: Juli von Crailsheim: allday@live.de +33 749 22 35 05
