Fourth International Conference on Children's Focusing

"bringing focusing to the children of the world"

ICELAND

1 - 5 September 2004

Conference Themes

Venue and Dates

Hotel Glymur Hvalfjördur (www.hotelglymur.is) 
We will explore the progress of work with children in this tranquil setting, about 45 min. drive from Reykjavik. Hotel Glymur is situated high on a mountainside overlooking the scenic Hvalfjordur, "the whalefjord". This rugged nature offers a unique stage for focusing on the inner child. We will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors as well, through hikes and trips to glaciers in the surrounding area. There is a swimming pool, sauna and outdoor whirlpool with a view on the premises.
Start: Wednesday Sept.1, 6:30 pm   End: Sunday Sept. 5, 1:30 pm

The Program Includes

Language: English

Fee: $600.00
including accommodation in a double room (the rooms are on two floors, one bed upstairs, w/ a private bath) and meals and transportation. The program includes all meals from Wednesday dinner to Sunday lunch.
Please indicate LANGUAGES SPOKEN, DIETARY NEEDS, and FIELD OF INTEREST/PROFESSION

Questions? Contact Vala Olafsdottir, tel: 011-354-891-9873
e-mail: valao@itn.is
Website: www.focusing.is
Click here to register online

Some more information:

Each of us is responsible for the content and experience of our Conference contributions.

Chairman
Reinhard Stelter, PhD Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Physical Education, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Denmark

Opening Workshop Presenter
Marta Stapert, Child Psychotherapist and Child-focusing-coordinator

Conference Coordinator
Vala Olafsdottir, Researcher, Educationalist, Child and Adult Focusing Trainer,

Coordinator of Programme Logistics
Heidrun Essler, Conflict Resolution and Communication Consultant, Child and Adult Focusing Trainer

Coordinator of Programme Content
Simon Kilner, Personal Development Consultant, Educationalist, Child and Adult Focusing Trainer.

Conference Organizers
The Icelandic Focusing Community and advisers on both sides of the Atlantic.
 

About the Experiential Groups

Conference participants can select an experiential group that comes closest to meeting the practical area in which they are using Focusing. Other groups titles may emerge. The aim of the experiential groups is to help participants with special interest applications to develop their practical skills for Focusing with children. Group participants will create and develop their own learning environment through sharing ideas, experiences, questions and being models for each other. There will be a facilitator for each group.

A choice can be made between A, B and C
A. parents and other carers
B. teachers, artists and group workers
C. child-therapists

Time Table