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How to get in touch:<\/p>\n

Jan Orlowski<\/strong>
\nHeilpraktiker f\u00fcr Psychotherapie<\/p>\n

Therapiezentrum Aquariana<\/a>
\nAm Tempelhofer Berg 7d
\n10965 Berlin<\/p>\n

Tel.: 0178 4581007<\/a>
\nE-Mail: janorlowski@yahoo.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>

Focusing \u2014 Pause & Discover the Wisdom of the Body<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Focusing grew out of the 1960s, when psychotherapist and philosopher Eugene T. Gendlin noticed something simple but profound: real therapeutic progress only happened when people paused during a conversation \u2014 checking what was being said against their inner experience.<\/p>\n

From that insight, the Focusing method<\/em> was born: a mindful inner dialogue between body and mind that can bring surprising insights, deep relief, and fresh perspectives.<\/p>\n

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The Body \u2014 a Living Archive<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our most powerful experiences don\u2019t just live in memory; they\u2019re also stored in the body. The body carries a deep, often holistic knowledge that goes far beyond rational thought.<\/p>\n

In Focusing, we tap into this wisdom through the felt sense<\/em>: a subtle, often hard-to-define body feeling that reflects a certain situation or theme. It\u2019s close to what we call intuition or gut feeling \u2014 but more precise, more nuanced, and with practice, easier to access.<\/p>\n

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The Mind \u2014 Open & Curious<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With a curious, open mind, we enter into dialogue with these body sensations. We describe them, give them words or images, and check whether the description \u201cfits.\u201d This back-and-forth between body and mind creates a living conversation that can open the door to deeper insights.<\/p>\n

You can even ask your body specific questions \u2014 and often receive answers from this inner knowledge.<\/p>\n

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The Shift \u2014 Tangible Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This process often leads to unexpected aha moments<\/em>: new perspectives that don\u2019t just make sense intellectually, but are also felt physically. It\u2019s what Gendlin called the felt shift<\/em> \u2014 a noticeable inner release, a change you can sense right away.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re navigating life questions or trying to make a concrete decision, Focusing can bring clarity, orientation, and a fresh way forward.<\/p>\n

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Blending with Other Practices<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019d like, Focusing can also be combined with other mindfulness-based methods:<\/p>\n