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Freda Blob
Tübingen 72070
- Trauma
- Wholebody Focusing
- Creativity
- Focusing Oriented counselling
Introduction
It took me almost 25 years of teaching Focusing to discover my true vocation: teaching Focusing with the arts. Creating opportunities for arts in Focusing is my joy and mission. I am founding director of FOCUSZART The Focusing Studio and School
What services do I offer?
I offer trauma-informed arts-based Focusing in 1:1 settings, workshops and training programs online and in person. I developed Expressive Arts Focusing (EXAF), an integrative approach crossing Focusing with various methods of the Creative and the Expressive Arts (clinical and non-clinical application). I also offer a Focusing-informed and arts based practice for relational compassion (Creative Compassion for Peacebuilding) and guide you through Felt Sense-based arts engagement to enhance creativity in your life (Creativity Focusing)
My background in Focusing
I came to know Focusing in 1994 and took my Focusing training with the Focusing Network FN (GER/CH) from 1995 on. In 2001 I qualfied as a FN Focusing Teacher, in 2013 I certified as a TIFI Certifying Coordinator. I teach Focusing with certification at all levels nationally and internationally with special focus on Expressive Arts Focusing EXAF
I am specialised in:
Focusing oriented Expressive Arts FOAT® (Laury Rappaport)
Existential Wellbeing Counselling (Mia Leijssen)
Integrative Focusing (René Maas)
Focusing Plus (Focusing Network FN)
I took training and classes in:
Focusing with the Whole Body (Astrid Schillings)
Wholebody Heartfelt Conversation (Katrijn Van Loock, Lara Peumans)
Dynamic Expressive Focusing/Being Seriously Playful (René Veugelers)
Focusing-Oriented Relational Psychotherapy (Lynn Preston)
After completing my second university study (writing a thesis on generating meaning through the method of Focusing), I applied as PhD student at the University of East Anglia UEA/Norwich (supervisors Judy Moore, Campbell Purton). Although the PhD could not take place as planned, I stayed in touch with my supervisor and started writing articles, later blogs. The subjects I reflect on are: Focusing and the Arts, the Experiential Third, Creative Compassion
I am engaged in the European Focusing Association EFA since 2014. In 2024 I founded the EFA interest group "EAF Community Art Table" (starting October 2025). In 2018 I co-founded the EFA Focusing Teachers' group with Fionna Parr as main initiator. In 2016 I hosted the EFA Coordinators' meeting in Tübingen, South Germany.
Qualifications
TIFI Certifying Coordinator | TIFI Focusing Oriented Therapist FOT-FOAT® | TIFI Focusing Trainer FOAT® | TIFI Focusing Trainer | FN Focusing Teacher
Art Therapist DAS (AT), Cert Focusing oriented Expressive Arts FOAT® Practitioner, Cert Guided Drawing® Practitioner (GDP), Cert Person-centred Creative Arts Practitioner
Person-centred and Experiential Psychotherapist/Counselor (PCE) | Person-centred Teaching Counsellor with specialisation in Existential Wellbeing Counselling (GwG)
Clinical Psychologist (CP GRAD, pre-Bologna BA, MA) | Registered non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Adult Educator (Ed GRAD, pre-Bologna MA) with undergraduate studies in Design Techniques
How do I practice?
Supporting mentor
I look forward to support trainees developing their Focusing project, offering a variety of applied Focusing methods and concepts. My mentoring style is co-creative and collaborative
Prices: Please check out https://artsfocusing.com/more/registration-policies
My availability: I will be available again by October 2025
Testimonials
Freda is both very professional and compassionate. She brings a distinctive approach to the world of Focusing, blending negative moments with positive ones to create a new synthesis. This could be a hidden feature of German culture, but her approach has worked so well in practice that I am enthusiastic about it. There is an implicit tenderness in it that we should all experience
(Online workshop with Community Empowerment Help for Helpers)
Emanuela, philosopher, Focusing Trainer
Thank you very much for making it possible for us to grow and bloom during the five days at summer camp. The seminar with you was such an intensive and enriching experience. Your expertise and sensitive approach were so evident
(Five-day seminar in presence, trauma-informed Focusing with the Expressive Arts)
Maja, remedial practitioner, Focusing trainer
After the webinar, I worked on my picture a few more times, playing with it and discovering more each time. Everything I learned was so valuable. Thanks again for the afternoon! Keep up the good work with Focusing and the Arts — you're a great teacher!
(Online workshop, Expressive Arts Focusing ExAF)
Gertrud, pediatric therapist, Focusing practitioner
Despite the online distance, which is quite amazing to me, I felt very comfortable and safe. Your empathic, clear, and soothing instructions and exercises have been very helpful. They did me good
(Online workshop, Focusing)
Helena, coach
It was presented so honestly. Thank you for this offer. The exercises strengthened me, and I am now focused. Thank you!
(Online workshop, Focusing)
Angela, person-centred counselor, Focusing practitioner
It is so exciting to see how you are bringing something to life and sensing exactly what I am feeling at this very moment, thereby accompanying me. Thank you so much!
(1:1 Online session, Focusing oriented Expressive Arts Therapy FOAT® )
Gaby, teacher, Focusing practitioner
This webinar was very valuable to me. Your calmness and composure were so helpful. Thank you for everything and for the encouragement!
(Online workshop, Focusing)
Susanne, remedial nurse
I am delighted that I was able to take your courses. I really liked the way you presented the material. Everyone felt comfortable and valued. It was so motivating, stimulating, and moving. Everything flowed really nicely. Thanks again!
(Felt Art Journaling workshop series)
Ingrid, sythemic therapist and consultant
I took part in Freda Blob's workshop, 'Arts-Based Self-Focusing for Supporting Clients in Trauma-Informed Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy'. I want to say that Freda's workshop was very professional. The combination of art therapy and Focusing created new ways to carry Focusing forward. I will be able to use this valuable experience in my daily work. Thank you, Freda!
(Focusing workshop, Annual Focusing Gathering DFG/GER)
Alissa, PhD, psychologist, art therapist, Focusing Practitioner
The workshop opened me up. I had never created anything before. I painted new things and discovered new possibilities. My stress went away, and my mood improved. Thank you!
(Online Workshop, Expressive Arts Focusing)
Elena, clinical psychologist, Ukraine
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