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Ruth Friedman
Edinburgh
- Trauma
- Spirituality
- Wholebody Focusing
- Focusing Oriented counselling
- Inner relationship Focusing
- NVC
Introduction
Focusing has given me so much in my own life!
It has helped me get distance and healing in challenging relationships, and to feel more myself authentic self, much more of the time
I have been focusing since 2014 and trained in Inner Relational Focusing and Relational Whole Body Focusing.
What services do I offer?
I work one-to-one coaching and focusing sessions with clients via Zoom and in person in Edinburgh
I also train other coaches, therapists and facilitators to become more embodied and present in their work with clients.
I draw on my own experience as:
➤Certified Focusing Guide,Trainer and Teacher
➤Certified Circling Leader
➤NARM Informed Practitioner (Neuro Affective Relational Model)
Being trained in any one of these embodiment practices is rare amongst coaches, having all three is rarer still!.
Focusing, together with these other approaches help to connect with a deeper level awareness than is usually possible through coaching. All these approaches connect in some way to the felt sense. That often-fuzzy feeling which is hard to describe because everyone has their own unique way of experiencing it! It is usually some combination of emotions, physical sensations, new awareness, and intuition. Often it holds information or wants to communicate something of importance. As such having access to it in working with clients is invaluable.
➤Focusing helps you to gain skills at accessing and following the felt sense.
➤NARM draws on the felt sense to notice subtle changes happening for the client, in relationship to their issue or challenge.
➤Drawing on circling provides a safe structure to communicate your observations .
My work brings all three approaches together in a unique way that amplifies the benefit of each method.
The training I provide to other coaches helps them to have a more embodied presence and be less stressed. It also helps to deepen their relationship with the client and to serve them better,
My background in Focusing
I came to focusing first and foremost for myself. My work with focusing has helped me to transform key relationships with members of my family of origin, it gives me more distance on challenging situations and helps me to stay present and grounded whereas before I was easily stressed. This sense of calm, wholeness and ease is what I hope to share.
I studied Inner Relationship Focusing with Anne Weiser Cornell. Later I discovered Relational Whole Body Focusing andwotked with Karen Whalen and Katrijn van Loock.
I am a Certified Focusing Trainer and Guide with the Focusing Institute of New York
I have been working with private focusing clients since 2016 .
I am also a BFA Focusing Teacher
Qualifications
Certified Focusing Teacher
Master Executive Coach
Certified Whole Body Focusing Trainer and Guide from the Focusing Institute
NARM Informed Professional
Professional Certified Coach
Certified in Circling Leadership
How do I practice?
Testimonials
Thanks again for the past 6 sessions, Ruth! It has been hugely rewarding and insightful in ways I hoped but mostly in ways I didn’t expect, in getting in touch with my body’s wisdom and feeling grounded in a space.
Isaac Altman
This program provides essential tools for anyone looking to enhance their presence and relational abilities in a structured and supportive environment.
Wolfgang Broetz, Coach
The training helped me realise how little I was in touch with my body before and how important it is. I had ignored all signs that my body was giving me even to the point of reaching burnout . Ruth clearly explained and supported me in the exploration to become more present and to help dealing with difficult emotions. I am glad I had the chance to participate in the training
Mikhaela
I came to Ruth at a very challenging period in my life. I felt lost and confused and Ruth provided me with the support and guidance I needed. She helped me become aware of the mind-body connection and understand that I already have all the answers I am looking for, I just need to learn to listen to my own body and mind. With each session with Ruth, I learn more about myself and I come one step closer to achieving my goals. She has been an amazing support every step of the way.
Barbora
Ruth Friedman’s work has assisted enormously in helping me feel more safe and confident in the world. I am now much more capable of handling situations without becoming overwhelmed. She is a caring and compassionate healer and I highly recommend working with her
Wendalyn, composer, soundhealer, writer.
The process felt very, very complete. Last Tuesday’s session (and especially the sense of being able to welcome all the aspects of my being) contributed to this.
I can only express my gratitude. It was so much more, so much deeper than I could have foreseen. I still feel the effects of the session as I’m writing this and I will recall this session for a long time. With all due respect to my psychologist and psychiatrist, but I have become aware of issues that I didn’t see after 2 years of therapy. Thank you so much!
Thanks to the space you gave me to blossom in such a healing way
Joris Ekeenaars
(After my session,) on my drive home, I seemed to be calm, relaxed, more aware of people’s faces on the street,and their body language. I felt a bit recharged, as if I could do a few things I had been postponing
Elaine
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