Ongoing Weekly Online Programs: Guided/Group Companioning
Mondays 9:30 – 10:30 PST ( contact annmcglone@me.com )
Tuesdays 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST www.stillpointca.org
Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:30 PST ( contact annmcglone@me.com)
BSF Connect (Monthly – Open to those with Level I experience) Online – Third Monday of each Month – 10AM – 12PM Central Time – This informal offering provides a time for deepening understanding of biospiritual focusing with others through embodied practice, sharing, questions, and discussion.
Zoom link available through the monthly newsletter/email. Email bsfconnect20@gmail.com to be placed on the mailing list
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Online Program: Companioning Practice and Supervision Program (Level III)
The nature of the evening is such that we arrive, take a moment for grounding, and then offer it up to the group as to who would like to practice as companion and who might like to be companioned. We will have the ability to break out into smaller groups on given nights. After the focusing session, we all come back to the space for discussion and questions that allow for deeper learning of the practice. This helps all those wishing to use this tool in their own practice or ministry to further their knowledge and more so, their confidence, to begin using biospiritual focusing as an aide to delving further into the healing process with all they serve.
Dates for 2023: Third Monday of every month from 5:00 to 6:30 pm EST
January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17,
August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
Offered by: Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Please contact Donna O’Connor at deejam@comcast.net. for more information and registration
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Online Program: Rediscovering the Lost Body Connection – An Experiential Book Study Program (Level II)
Dates: August 5 – November 18, 2023.
When: 2pm – 4 pm Central Time August 6, Aug 20, Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, November 5, November 19.
BioSpiritual Focusing enables us to find doorways into transformation in our relationship with God, self, and others – a growing sense of connectedness within the Whole Christ where we know ourselves gifted by the Holy. While the practice begins simply with developing the gentle habit of noticing and nurturing important feelings, this experiential book study will offer an ever- deepening engagement and bring new understanding. Basic familiarity with Biospiritual Focusing is required.
The facilitators will be Debbie Sheehan and Sally Carlson who are experienced spiritual directors, retreat leaders and well- practiced in BioSpiritual Focusing.
Total Cost: $225.00 Participants are responsible for buying their own copy of Rediscovering the Lost Body Connection Within Christian Spirituality by Edwin M. McMahon, PhD and Peter A. Campbell, PhD
Register/Information: Register Here /Call 402-352-8819, ext. 360,
Email: Retreats@StBenedictCenter.com
Go Online: www.StBenedictCenter.com
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On-Site: BioSpirituality and the Earth Crisis
When: September 8 – 10, 2023
Where: Ards Friary, Donnegal, Ireland
Over these 3 days, we would like to create a space where you can explore the impact of the Earth Crisis on your own emotional, mental, and physical life. This will be done through small community sharing, time in nature, and introductions to useful practices like Mindfulness and BioSpirituality.
Facilitators: Fr. Philip Baxter, Bro Ade Green. John Keane
Cost: € 190 This includes accommodations, meals and the retreat itself.
Registration: email :info@ardsfriary.ie.
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Online: BioSpiritual Book Study Program: An Exploration
When: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, and 25 6:30pm – 8:00 pm PDT
Offered by: Center for Spiritual Development, 480 S. Batavia St., Orange CA
This program is for those who wish to learn the process of BioSpiritual Focusing. The workbook Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection Within Christian Spirituality by Rev. Edwin McMahon, Ph.D. and Rev. Peter Campbell, Ph.D. will be our guide for the exploration. Participants will have to purchase their own copy of the book.
Cost: $ 110.00
Led by: Joe Marino, Sr. Jeanne Fallon and Fr. David Robertson
For Information & to Register: Call (714) 744-3172, email thecsd@csjorange.org
or go online at: t h e c s d . o r g
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On-Site: Bereavement I and II
Date: September 15-18, 2023 / October 6-8, 2023
Where: Ards Friary, Donnegal Ireland
For many of us, the loss of a loved one is a difficult experience to live with. Life is unable to continue in the same way after our loss.
Over these two weekends, you will explore where you are on your grief journey – acknowledging that each person’s journey on this road is different. We will use the safe and gentle process of BioSpiritual Focusing (prior knowledge not required) to sense into how we can continue our journey in a way that honors our loss and frees us from the barriers that often interfere with the grieving process.
Cost: € 190 each weekend. This includes accommodations, meals and the retreat itself.
Registration: email :info@ardsfriary.ie.
Facilitators: Fr. Philip Baxter & John Keane
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On-Site: BioSpiritual Focusing Multi-Day Silent Retreat (Level II)
Dates: Saturday, September 24 – Friday September 29, 2023
Where: St. Benedict Center, 1126 Road I, PO Box 528, Schuyler, NE 68661-0528
Come to the quiet . . .where noticing and receiving with openness all that is most real within can lead to greater freedom and transformation. Bless yourself with a few days to simply be present and receive insight, healing, sense of connection or whatever is most needed now. Allow yourself to be gifted by God as you open yourself to the Great Love that holds and graces all.
This retreat will feature a morning gathering each day with an emphasis on deepening your understanding of biospiritual focusing as well as an opportunity for one-on-one spiritual direction each afternoon. The remainder of our time will be in silence — a spacious, open time of attention and connection with God, self and others.The retreat directors will be Debbie Sheehan, Jane King, Margie Walker, & Marisa Gilbert who are experienced spiritual directors and retreat leaders well practiced in biospiritual focusing.
Cost:$ 676.55 ( Single )
Registration: Register Here /Call 402-352-8819, ext. 360,
Email: Retreats@StBenedictCenter.com
Go Online: www.StBenedictCenter.com
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Online Program: Partnering for Focusing ( Level II )
Dates: Tuesdays – October 3, 2023, January 9, 2024, April 30, 2024, and August 13, 2024
Time: 1pm-3pm CST
Offered by: St. Benedict Center, 1126 Road I, PO Box 528, Schuyler, NE 68661-0528
Appreciation for the gift of Biospiritual focusing comes with the experience of regular practice —- and that happens most surely with a regular partner. If you are looking for a partner or have one but would like to learn more about how to companion one another, consider joining us for Partnering for Focusing. This Level II program is for those who have had a basic introduction to focusing and seek to grow in this practice with a partner.
Session One will offer the opportunity to find a partner as well as to learn more about companioning. The remaining sessions will include further companioning tips and sharing. Those who already have a partner are most welcome as a way of deepening their companioning practice. Partners will be invited to arrange 4-6 focusing sessions between quarterly meetings.
Prerequsite: Basic understanding of BioSpiritual Focusing through Level I program or other study.
Cost: $ 100.00
To register click here
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On-Site: BioSpiritual Focusing: Day of Presence
Offered by: Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
When: October 7, 2023 9am-5pm EDT
This workshop is an overview and introduction to the history and practice of BioSpiritual Focusing. Through prayer, presentations, experiential exercises, reflection, and discussion, you will become more aware of your own sacred story and the movement of God in your life. You will deepen your connection to the One, “in whom we live and move and have our being.” No prior experience with Focusing is needed.
Leaders: Donna O’Connor and the BioSpiritual Focusing Team
Cost: $80.00 ( includes lunch )
To Register : Register
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Onsite/Online: BioSpiritual Focusing in Spiritual Direction
Offered by: St. Benedict Center , Schuyler, NE
When: October 17 – 19, 2023, followed by five monthly 2 hr-Zoom sessions as well as partnered focusing with other participants between Zoom sessions and individual focusing sessions with facilitators.
Perhaps you have been focusing for some time yourself, maybe even using it occasionally in spiritual direction. Maybe you sometimes ponder deeper questions about how biospiritual focusing relates to spirituality. Or perhaps you simply want to grow in this practice that you have found so helpful for yourself and others. We invite you to join us for a ‘deeper dive’ into this life-giving practice with other spiritual directors who also seek greater awareness and understanding.
This Level III program is for spiritual directors seeking to deepen their understanding of Biospiritual focusing as well as how to help those they see for direction become more attentive to their embodied experience of God.
Presenters: Debbie Sheehan and Jane King
Beginning Residency – at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, NE
When: October 17, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – October 19, 2023, 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Five Monthly Zoom Sessions November 2023 – April 2024 (No sessions in December)
Partnered Focusing – individual focusing sessions of with presenters and other participants between zoom sessions.
Total Cost: $750 (includes fee for the whole program, guest room, meals and taxes).
If no bedrooms available, call retreat center to be put on a waiting list.
Please complete this application form.
For more information, email bsfconnect20@gmail.com.
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On-Site: Love: The Living Heartbeat of BioSpirituality (Level I)
The scriptures tell us that God is Agape—unconditional Love. And that we are made in the likeness and image of God.
As Christians, we are called to reflect God’s image into this world, but how do we do this?
In this retreat we will explore how Love, like Charity must begin at home; that the physical experience of love and affection, as we experience it in our own bodies, can facilitate the transition from control and hyper rationality into allowing the larger mystery of God, to guide and lead us into becoming the person God always intended us to be.
Exploring the many dimensions of Love opens a pathway to Grace that we instinctually hunger for.
Prior experience of Focusing and/or BioSpirituality is a prerequisite.
Where: Center for Spiritual Development, 480 S. Batavia Street, Orange, CA
When: October 27-28, 2023 10:00am-4:30 pm
Cost: $110 for retreat only; $140 retreat + lunches
Registration and information: https://www.thecsd.org/events/love-the-living-heartbeat-of-biospirituality/
Program Leaders: John Keane(in person), Sr. Jeanne Fallon CSJ, and Fr. David Robinson SJ
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Online: BioSpiritual Focusing: 2024 Book Study and Practicum
Dates: 2024 Wednesdays, February 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
“May their inward eyes be illumined, so that they may know the hope to which they are called.” Ephesians 1:18-19
In this ten-week in-depth study and practicum, we will explore the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing, based on the book written by Fr. Peter A. Campbell, Ph.D. and Fr. Edwin M. McMahon, Ph.D, entitled, Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection Within Christian Spirituality, available at the Genesis Book Store. Each evening will entail group discussion on the topics of specific chapters, followed by actual focusing sessions led by experienced facilitators. Over the course of this study, you will become more aware of the sacred story you carry in your own body and the movement of grace in your life. Prerequisite: BioSpiritual Focusing: Day of Presence or Weekend Retreat
Leaders: Mike Smoolca, Dawn Turgeon, Donna O’Connor
Cost: $200
Register: TBD
