Skip to content

Transform Your Life, Learn Focusing, Welcome the Way We Grow

0

Learn Focusing

  • Home
  • About
    • Our Learn Focusing Team
    • Our Learn Focusing Community
    • About Sandy
    • Neuroscience and Focusing
  • Course Schedule
    • Why Learn Focusing
    • Sessions
    • Creating Space for Lasting Change (Basic Skills)
    • Learning Community for Mastery in Guiding Change (Advanced Skills)
    • Professional Certification
      • Learning Community as a Pathway to Certification
      • Certification Co-Mentors
      • Reading Recommendations
    • Exploring Interaction
      • Interactive Focusing Resources
  • Relational Resources
    • Befriending Your Inner Critic
    • Relational Neuroscience
      • Smartview Conversations Webinars
      • Healthy Brain Tools
    • Social and Emotional Learning Standards
      • Self-Awareness
      • Self-Management
      • Social Awareness
      • Relationship Skills
      • Responsible Decision-Making
    • Speaking
    • Videos
      • Focusing Energizing Movements
  • Smartview Stories™
    • Shop Smartview Stories™
      • Birthing of Smartview Stories™
      • Meet Our Smartview Stories™ Inner Companions!
      • The Power of Being With
      • Meet Smartview Village People and Pets
    • Focusing Belongs in Schools
  • Contact
  • Blog

Your cart

Monthly Newsletter

Subscribe to receive insights and updates.

Blog

/

empathic listening

Continuing with "What is the Double Empathic Moment?"

Posted on May 4, 2024


For this blog post, we are going to talk more about the “Double Empathic Moment” in Interactive Focusing. The originators of Interactive Focusing called this the "Golden Moment", and we will tell you more about their good reasons for that affectionate term!

Read entire article
awareness benefits of Focusing compassion double empathic moment empathic listening empathy exploring interaction Focusing Focusing community Focusing partnership interaction Interactive Focusing life forward movement listening Practice Focusing skills relationship Self-in-Presence Trust

What is a “Double Empathic Moment”?

Posted on April 20, 2024


Today we are going to talk about the “Double Empathic Moment” in Interactive Focusing. The originators of Interactive Focusing called this the "Golden Moment", and with good reason!

Read entire article
benefits of Focusing double empathic moment empathic listening empathy exploring interaction Focusing Focusing community Focusing partnership interaction Interactive Focusing listening relationship

"Interactive Focusing In The House!"

Posted on March 31, 2024


For this blog post, we are going to briefly pause our series on the unique features of Interactive Focusing, and catch up on the latest news about Exploring Interaction.

Read entire article
awareness compassion double empathic moment empathic listening exploring interaction Focusing Focusing partnership interaction Interactive Focusing listening relationship Trust

Empathic Listening, or Listening in a Focusing Way

Posted on March 15, 2024


Focuser as Teacher means that the Focuser lets the Listener know how they would like to proceed. For instance, would they like a "Lead In" (or attunement, as some call it)? How would they like to be heard, reflected? Would they like any suggestions or guidance? And so forth. The Focuser “teaches” the Listener what they prefer, what works best for them.

Read entire article
awareness change compassion double empathic moment emotions empathic listening empathy exploring interaction Focusing Focusing partnership habits interaction Interactive Focusing listening Practice Focusing skills relationship sympathy

Introduction to Felt Sensing from Our Story - the Focuser as Storyteller

Posted on February 29, 2024


As we prepare for our first gathering to explore interaction, let us take a look at the first practice distinguishing interactive Focusing from basic or traditional Focusing: Focuser as Storyteller.

Read entire article
empathic listening exploring interaction Focusing Focusing partnership interaction Interactive Focusing listening Practice Focusing skills Transform your life

Highlights of Exploring Interaction with Focusing

Posted on January 29, 2024


We are getting ready for our first gathering (online) to explore interaction on March 17, 2024! In this blog post, we start with the basics of Focusing -- Felt Sensing -- and Highlights of the process we use for exploring interaction, the method called “Interactive Focusing”.

This blog post is called “Highlights of Exploring Interaction with Focusing", and you can find it in the News section of our LearnFocusing.org website.

Read entire article
attention awareness compassion empathic listening Focusing partnership Interactive Focusing Practice Focusing skills

New Beginnings for Exploring Interaction

Posted on December 16, 2023


For so many, there may be no holiday celebrations, only loneliness, fear, isolation, even hunger, danger, and loss. Here, we are embarking on an exploration of interaction -- relationships between people. And one of the things we hope is that these explorations might help us strengthen our skills in getting along, in pursuing peace.

Read entire article
attention compassion emotions empathic listening empathy Focusing Focusing partnership holidays interaction Interactive Focusing listening relationship
← 1 2

Quick links

  • Home
  • FAQs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Social Links

JOIN our public Facebook Group for people interested in Focusing HERE.

LIKE our Learn Focusing Facebook page HERE.

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more content HERE.

Sandy Jahmi Burg

540-552-0203
sandyjahmi@gmail.com

Floyd, Virginia

**Learn Focusing is certified as a Small, Women Owned Business in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

*DISCLAIMER*

This site does not provide medical or any other health care or fitness advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The site and its services are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment.

© Copyright 2025, Learn Focusing. Powered by Shopify

Country/region

  • Afghanistan (AFN ؋)
  • Åland Islands (EUR €)
  • Albania (ALL L)
  • Algeria (DZD د.ج)
  • Andorra (EUR €)
  • Angola (USD $)
  • Anguilla (XCD $)
  • Antigua & Barbuda (XCD $)
  • Argentina (USD $)
  • Armenia (AMD դր.)
  • Aruba (AWG ƒ)
  • Ascension Island (SHP £)
  • Australia (AUD $)
  • Austria (EUR €)
  • Azerbaijan (AZN ₼)
  • Bahamas (BSD $)
  • Bahrain (USD $)
  • Bangladesh (BDT ৳)
  • Barbados (BBD $)
  • Belarus (USD $)
  • Belgium (EUR €)
  • Belize (BZD $)
  • Benin (XOF Fr)
  • Bermuda (USD $)
  • Bhutan (USD $)
  • Bolivia (BOB Bs.)
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina (BAM КМ)
  • Botswana (BWP P)
  • Brazil (USD $)
  • British Indian Ocean Territory (USD $)
  • British Virgin Islands (USD $)
  • Brunei (BND $)
  • Bulgaria (BGN лв.)
  • Burkina Faso (XOF Fr)
  • Burundi (BIF Fr)
  • Cambodia (KHR ៛)
  • Cameroon (XAF CFA)
  • Canada (CAD $)
  • Cape Verde (CVE $)
  • Caribbean Netherlands (USD $)
  • Cayman Islands (KYD $)
  • Central African Republic (XAF CFA)
  • Chad (XAF CFA)
  • Chile (USD $)
  • China (CNY ¥)
  • Christmas Island (AUD $)
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands (AUD $)
  • Colombia (USD $)
  • Comoros (KMF Fr)
  • Congo - Brazzaville (XAF CFA)
  • Congo - Kinshasa (CDF Fr)
  • Cook Islands (NZD $)
  • Costa Rica (CRC ₡)
  • Côte d’Ivoire (XOF Fr)
  • Croatia (EUR €)
  • Curaçao (ANG ƒ)
  • Cyprus (EUR €)
  • Czechia (CZK Kč)
  • Denmark (DKK kr.)
  • Djibouti (DJF Fdj)
  • Dominica (XCD $)
  • Dominican Republic (DOP $)
  • Ecuador (USD $)
  • Egypt (EGP ج.م)
  • El Salvador (USD $)
  • Equatorial Guinea (XAF CFA)
  • Eritrea (USD $)
  • Estonia (EUR €)
  • Eswatini (USD $)
  • Ethiopia (ETB Br)
  • Falkland Islands (FKP £)
  • Faroe Islands (DKK kr.)
  • Fiji (FJD $)
  • Finland (EUR €)
  • France (EUR €)
  • French Guiana (EUR €)
  • French Polynesia (XPF Fr)
  • French Southern Territories (EUR €)
  • Gabon (XOF Fr)
  • Gambia (GMD D)
  • Georgia (USD $)
  • Germany (EUR €)
  • Ghana (USD $)
  • Gibraltar (GBP £)
  • Greece (EUR €)
  • Greenland (DKK kr.)
  • Grenada (XCD $)
  • Guadeloupe (EUR €)
  • Guatemala (GTQ Q)
  • Guernsey (GBP £)
  • Guinea (GNF Fr)
  • Guinea-Bissau (XOF Fr)
  • Guyana (GYD $)
  • Haiti (USD $)
  • Honduras (HNL L)
  • Hong Kong SAR (HKD $)
  • Hungary (HUF Ft)
  • Iceland (ISK kr)
  • India (INR ₹)
  • Indonesia (IDR Rp)
  • Iraq (USD $)
  • Ireland (EUR €)
  • Isle of Man (GBP £)
  • Israel (ILS ₪)
  • Italy (EUR €)
  • Jamaica (JMD $)
  • Japan (JPY ¥)
  • Jersey (USD $)
  • Jordan (USD $)
  • Kazakhstan (KZT ₸)
  • Kenya (KES KSh)
  • Kiribati (USD $)
  • Kosovo (EUR €)
  • Kuwait (USD $)
  • Kyrgyzstan (KGS som)
  • Laos (LAK ₭)
  • Latvia (EUR €)
  • Lebanon (LBP ل.ل)
  • Lesotho (USD $)
  • Liberia (USD $)
  • Libya (USD $)
  • Liechtenstein (CHF CHF)
  • Lithuania (EUR €)
  • Luxembourg (EUR €)
  • Macao SAR (MOP P)
  • Madagascar (USD $)
  • Malawi (MWK MK)
  • Malaysia (MYR RM)
  • Maldives (MVR MVR)
  • Mali (XOF Fr)
  • Malta (EUR €)
  • Martinique (EUR €)
  • Mauritania (USD $)
  • Mauritius (MUR ₨)
  • Mayotte (EUR €)
  • Mexico (USD $)
  • Moldova (MDL L)
  • Monaco (EUR €)
  • Mongolia (MNT ₮)
  • Montenegro (EUR €)
  • Montserrat (XCD $)
  • Morocco (MAD د.م.)
  • Mozambique (USD $)
  • Myanmar (Burma) (MMK K)
  • Namibia (USD $)
  • Nauru (AUD $)
  • Nepal (NPR Rs.)
  • Netherlands (EUR €)
  • New Caledonia (XPF Fr)
  • New Zealand (NZD $)
  • Nicaragua (NIO C$)
  • Niger (XOF Fr)
  • Nigeria (NGN ₦)
  • Niue (NZD $)
  • Norfolk Island (AUD $)
  • North Macedonia (MKD ден)
  • Norway (USD $)
  • Oman (USD $)
  • Pakistan (PKR ₨)
  • Palestinian Territories (ILS ₪)
  • Panama (USD $)
  • Papua New Guinea (PGK K)
  • Paraguay (PYG ₲)
  • Peru (PEN S/)
  • Philippines (PHP ₱)
  • Pitcairn Islands (NZD $)
  • Poland (PLN zł)
  • Portugal (EUR €)
  • Qatar (QAR ر.ق)
  • Réunion (EUR €)
  • Romania (RON Lei)
  • Russia (USD $)
  • Rwanda (RWF FRw)
  • Samoa (WST T)
  • San Marino (EUR €)
  • São Tomé & Príncipe (STD Db)
  • Saudi Arabia (SAR ر.س)
  • Senegal (XOF Fr)
  • Serbia (RSD РСД)
  • Seychelles (USD $)
  • Sierra Leone (SLL Le)
  • Singapore (SGD $)
  • Sint Maarten (ANG ƒ)
  • Slovakia (EUR €)
  • Slovenia (EUR €)
  • Solomon Islands (SBD $)
  • Somalia (USD $)
  • South Africa (USD $)
  • South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £)
  • South Korea (KRW ₩)
  • South Sudan (USD $)
  • Spain (EUR €)
  • Sri Lanka (LKR ₨)
  • St. Barthélemy (EUR €)
  • St. Helena (SHP £)
  • St. Kitts & Nevis (XCD $)
  • St. Lucia (XCD $)
  • St. Martin (EUR €)
  • St. Pierre & Miquelon (EUR €)
  • St. Vincent & Grenadines (XCD $)
  • Sudan (USD $)
  • Suriname (USD $)
  • Svalbard & Jan Mayen (USD $)
  • Sweden (SEK kr)
  • Switzerland (CHF CHF)
  • Taiwan (TWD $)
  • Tajikistan (TJS ЅМ)
  • Tanzania (TZS Sh)
  • Thailand (THB ฿)
  • Timor-Leste (USD $)
  • Togo (XOF Fr)
  • Tokelau (NZD $)
  • Tonga (TOP T$)
  • Trinidad & Tobago (TTD $)
  • Tristan da Cunha (GBP £)
  • Tunisia (USD $)
  • Türkiye (USD $)
  • Turkmenistan (USD $)
  • Turks & Caicos Islands (USD $)
  • Tuvalu (AUD $)
  • U.S. Outlying Islands (USD $)
  • Uganda (UGX USh)
  • Ukraine (UAH ₴)
  • United Arab Emirates (AED د.إ)
  • United Kingdom (GBP £)
  • United States (USD $)
  • Uruguay (UYU $U)
  • Uzbekistan (UZS so'm)
  • Vanuatu (VUV Vt)
  • Vatican City (EUR €)
  • Venezuela (USD $)
  • Vietnam (VND ₫)
  • Wallis & Futuna (XPF Fr)
  • Western Sahara (MAD د.م.)
  • Yemen (YER ﷼)
  • Zambia (USD $)
  • Zimbabwe (USD $)