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Outline of Certification Program Stages and Costs

The Focusing Institute and CE Focusing ™ Certifications

Creative Edge Focusing ™ (CEF), in association with The Focusing Institute (TFI) in New York, USA, (www.focusing.org) , offers two  Certification Programs, each conferring joint Certification with Creative Edge Focusing™ and with The Focusing Institute:

    1. Certified Creative Edge (CE) Focusing Consultant of CEF (and Certified Focusing Professional of TFI) and
    2. Certified Experiential (EXP) Focusing Professional (and Certified Focusing-Oriented Therapist of TFI).

Certifying Coordinators of The Focusing Institute (Dr. McGuire is a Certifying Coordinator)  are each free to develop their own individualized programs for training TFI-Certified Focusing Professionals and Focusing-Oriented Therapists. During training with the Certifying Coordinator, trainers-in-training also pay a basic training fee to TFI (www.focusing.org/trainer.html ).    

As a last step in the individualized training programs, trainees, upon the recommendation of their Certifying Coordinator, may attend TFI’s Certification Workshop (www.focusing.org/eShop/10expand.asp?ProductCode=W-070925-WL)   in New York City as their “graduation” into the worldwide community of certified Focusing Professionals.

A one-time Certification Fee ($500) to TFI is included in the very reasonable tuition for this wonderful opportunity to become part of the Focusing Community and to receive support for beginning one’s practice as a Certified Focusing Professional. Attendance at the Certification Weeklong as an initiation into the larger, worldwide community is highly recommended.

It is possible, upon recommendation by a Certifying Coordinator, to become Certified by TFI simply by paying the Certification fee ($500). This might be done if, for instance, a trainee prefers to attend the Creative Edge Residential Intensive , the Focusing Institute Summer School, http://www.focusing.org/eShop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=W-070820-FS , or an intensive workshop by another Focusing teacher,   instead of The Focusing Institute Certification Workshop, as a graduation experience.  

After certification, Certified Focusing Professionals pay a yearly fee to TFI in return for a Listing in the Referral Base and a webpage at www.focusing.org, and to support the many services of TFI.

Upon acceptance into a CEF ™ Certification Program, Dr. McGuire will refer you to TFI for registration as a “Trainer-in-Training” and to pay your separate fees to TFI

CE Focusing ™ Certification Programs

Dr. McGuire’s certification programs are characterized by her several innovations in the Listening/Focusing model:

    1. Emphasis upon self-responsibility and self-help
    2. Emphasis upon experiential learning communities
    3. Emphasis upon learning all seven applications of Creative Edge Focusing Pyramid

See the full description of The Creative Edge (CE) Focusing Consultant and Experiential (EXP) Focusing Professional training programs of Creative Edge Focusing ™. Alternatively, through consultation with Dr. McGuire, you could develop a more individualized program.

Self-Motivated Cost of Training

Trainees can determine their own cost of training depending upon the size of group they organize for their  3 Assessment and 10 supervised teleconference sessions with Dr. McGuire.

If they have money but less time, they can arrange an individualized program through consultation with Dr. McGuire. This option might be especially useful to a practicing physician, executive, or psychologist wishing to pursue certification with maximum independence in terms of time commitments.

If they have time to offer, they can arrange to barter for assessment sessions, supervision sessions, and membership in the online experiential learning communities. Through participation in the Creative Edge e-support group  and consultation with Dr. McGuire,  they can develop a Project or demonstrate other skills  valuable to Creative Edge Focusing ™,

Trainees can also form groups of up to four people for assessment sessions and supervision sessions, thereby lowering the cost per person. And there are additional benefits, such as peer support and observation of differing styles, from working in a small group. They may recruit others in their local area to accompany them through training. Forming a local Focusing Community is part of the Stage One training program requirements.

Alternatively, they may meet other Trainees looking to form a Supervision Group through online Creative Edge Focusing experiential learning communities. During Stage One of either training program, they will be participating in the Creative Edge e-discussion list. During Stage Two, after acceptance into a program, they will be participating in the Collaborative Edge Focusing Decision Making (CEDM) e-group of Creative Edge Focusing ™, as well as in a trainee e-group. Through these experiences, they may meet other Trainees with whom they might form a Stage Three Supervision Group as a dyad, triad, or foursome, reducing the cost per person.

And costs of assessment and supervision sessions, in a group of four, as well as the yearly Experiential E-Communities fee of $200) may be waived for an individual who is offering significant services to CEF ™, coordinating Projects or Regions, offering web maintenance, research, networking, marketing services, etc. Use Free Consult to consult with Dr. McGuire about barter…..

Costs: (Stages and Costs are the same for each of the two CEF ™ Certification Programs. Numbers like SES 11 refer to item listings in our Store)

Because of the flexibilities between completely individualized programs, bartering in exchange for services, and lower prices for small group assessment and supervision, it is very hard to give a concrete total cost of training….so, this is my best attempt!!!! Fixed fees which usually cannot be included in barter are written in bold)

Prerequisite: Level One/Two Focusing Training 

    1. with Dr. McGuire by teleconference  (cost can be shared among up to four participants –allows Dr. McGuire to waive Assessment Sessions in Stage Two, a considerable savings) SES 11 
      Per Person: Foursome: $350; Triad: $467; Dyad: $700; Indiv: $1400; or
    2. in classes/workshops by other Certified Focusing Professionals worldwide (see Listings at www.focusing.org  ; average cost approx. $500/person) or
    3. CE Focusing ™ Residential Intensive  SES  $1500 (tuition/lodging/meals)

Stage One:  Introductory Exploration

    1. Self-Help Package S-H 1 (English manual) or S-H 2 (Spanish manual) - $69
    2. Experiential Dimension manual  OTH 5 - $39
    3. Reproduction Permission  S-H 4 - $100
    4. E-Newsletter - Free
    5. E-discussion/support - Free
    6. Free Phone Consult - Free
                                                                                                                      

Stage Two:  Admission to Experiential Learning Communities

    1. Three 2-hour Assessment sessions with Dr. McGuire(up to four participants; barter possible for services to CEF; waived if SES 11 Level One/Two Listening/Focusing Training taken with Dr. McGuire)
      Choose one and enter the cost CER 15 Per person: Foursome $113; Triad $150; Dyad  $225;  Indiv $450.
    2. Yearly Trainer-in-Training fee to The Focusing Institute (TFI)  ($75)
    3. Yearly Experiential Learning Community fee to Dr. McGuire (participation in e-learning  communities; barter possible)                      $200
    4. Yearly Reproduction Permission $100

Stage Three:  Supervision Experience

    1. Ten two-hour Supervision Sessions with Dr. McGuire           
      (cost shared by up to four participants) Per Person: Foursome $375; (barter possible); Triad $500; Dyad $750;  Individual $1500.
    2. Yearly Experiential Learning Community fee to Dr. McGuire:   $200 (barter possible)
    3. Yearly Trainer-in-Training fee to The Focusing Institute (TFI)   ($75)
    4. Yearly Reproduction Permission to Dr. McGuire  $100

Stage Four:   Certification

    1. One-time Certification Fee to TFI  ($500)
    2. Optional Intensive Residential  Experience (approx.$900 -$1500)

Stage Five:  Post-Certification

    1. Yearly Trainer Dues to TFI  ($125)
    2. Yearly Web Listing Fee to TFI ($40)
    3. Yearly Reproduction Permission Fee to CE Focusing ™ $100
    4. Yearly Web Listing Fee to CE Focusing ™ $40
    5. Yearly Experiential Learning Community Fee to CE Focusing ™  $200 (barter possible)

In exchange, and through our collaborative effort, CEF™ will work to generate referrals.

Too confusing or doesn’t take into account your special needs, interests, and experience? Consult with Dr. McGuire about an individualized program.

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These materials are offered purely as self-help skills. In providing them, Dr. McGuire is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.