More than twenty years ago, Marta Stapert and Erik Verliefde wrote their groundbreaking book Focusing with Children: TheArt of Communicating at School and at Home, in which they introduced a new way of connecting with children. Since then, countless professionals around the world have embraced their approach – a gentle, profound way of helping children listen to what is alive within them.

Practice Book: Focusing with Children is an invitation to pause together with children, to feel and to discover what congruent and attuned attention can bring – both in connection with yourself and with others. This practical guide is written for therapists and practitioners who work with children.

In this book, Focusing is interwoven with therapy to create a dynamic and expressive process. The authors, Harriët Teeuw and René Veugelers, are experienced International Children Focusing trainers who share their many years of knowledge and experience in mental health care and youth services. Through clear explanations, inspiring examples, and numerous practical exercises, they show what Focusing can mean in everyday practice and life.

ABOUT THE AUTHORSHarriët Teeuw is an Art therapist, FOT and Children Focusing Coordinator for The International Focusing Institute in NewYork. Harriët embodies the art of connection – with herself and the world around her. Openness and curiosity guide the way toward ‘true encounters’ with others.

René Veugelers is an Art therapist, FOT and Children Focusing Coordinator for The International Focusing Institute in New York. With lightness and depth, René weaves together the many experiences of life. By listening with his whole body, wonder, connection, and growth emerge. And there is always ‘more’ …