What are our Online Gatherings?
Each week the Irish Focusing Network hosts an Online Gathering on zoom. Our gatherings offer members an opportunity to connect with and share Focusing time with one another. They last for approximately 90 minutes, with a full 60 minutes of Focusing time. Participants are experienced focusers who know how to participate in Focusing partnerships. The host guides the group in a lead in/attunement. We then go into break-out rooms where we have an opportunity to share Focusing time with 1 or 2 other people, depending on numbers.
Times
The online gathering takes place each week, alternating between a Monday and a Wednesday. The first gathering of the month is a morning session beginning at 9.30am and finishing at 11am. The other sessions in the month take place in the evening, beginning at 7.30pm and finishing at 9pm. All times are Irish Standard time.
Refresher Evening
The final online gathering of each month is a Refresher session. These evenings offer the opportunity to develop, deepen and refresh our Focusing practice. Each session is facilitated by a Focusing trainer from our network. Together we explore an aspect of Focusing. We have time for learning and discussion and an opportunity to Focus too.
Sos Beag
We take a little break for the summer usually from the end of June to the beginning of September.
There is no need to enrol for these sessions. Simply turn up whenever you can. If you are a member, everyone will receive the zoom link by email in advance of the session.
If you would like to volunteer as a host or tech host we would welcome you with open arms, please contact us on our contact page.
Who can join the Online Gathering?
All Full Members and Full + Profile Members can join. You can become a full member once you have become proficient as a Focusing listener. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Guidelines for Zoom Focusing sessions
1. Environment
When participating in a Zoom Focusing session please create a respectful, safe environment.
Join from a private space where you won’t be disturbed. Please keep your camera on and remain visible to your partner for the duration of the session.
As the Focuser, you are welcome to choose a position that feels comfortable for you; whether sitting, lying down, or even standing. Feel free to communicate with your partner if you need to adjust your posture or move during the session to better support your process.
2. Confidentiality and Trust
What is shared in the partnership is confidential, stays private, and stays in the room.
3. Equality in Turn-Taking
Each person gets equal time as Focuser and Listener.
We honor time limits and keep balance. It may be helpful to ask the Focuser how they would like to be listened to. You might like to keep five minutes to appreciate your experience together before you rejoin the main room.
4. Respect for Personal Process
Do not judge or compare each other’s Focusing experiences. Each person’s process is unique and valid.
5. No Advice, No Fixing, No Therapy
Trust that the Focuser knows what they need. The Listener does not offer solutions, interpretations, or guidance.
6. Openness to the Unknown
Allow what arises to unfold in its own way.
Embrace uncertainty and hold curiosity as the Listener or as the Focuser.
7. Kindness and Presence
Practice patience, warmth, and non-judgmental presence.
Respect and appreciate each other’s willingness to engage in this practice. Accept that although others may have different ways of Focusing or a different level of experience, we are simply required to be present, to listen and to trust the Focusing process.
8. Respecting our Zoom Hosts
Our Zoom hosts offer their time voluntarily and we are grateful for the valuable service they provide. Please do not ask to be partnered with a particular participant. Our hosts are not in a position to accommodate such requests. We invite you to be willing to be surprised and to trust in the Focusing process that you will be with the right person at the right time.
If you require any support or advice in relation to our online Focusing sessions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
IFN Committee
April 2025
Here is a screenshot of a happy group at the end of an Online Gathering.
