Recently the Focusing Institute ("TFI" for short, their web-site is: http://focusing.org/) came out with a "Diversity Statement" for their organization in regards to the practice of Focusing. I am wondering - perhaps this statement could be presented to the CNVC as a model for how they could relate to NVC?
A question for folks on this list - do you imagine that the CNVC adopting such a statement could meet your needs for trust in relating with NVC in ways that are open, free, respectful and in integrity with your values?
Here is the statement:
"TFI Diversity Statement
Focusing is a practice that honors what arises freshly in the moment. Frozen structures of any kind are antithetical to the ethic of Focusing. Therefore, the Focusing Institute takes as a core value the principle that the practice of Focusing, how it is taught by certified Focusing teachers, and its application in different fields will not be standardized. Diversity of approaches will be protected. Constructive critiques among Focusing Trainers or between TFI and individuals presenting or applying Focusing are welcome and should be offered by means of open, respectful communication. TFI itself will seek to honor the values of non-standardization in its operations while recognizing that tension can arise between maximum diversity and the need for effectiveness and efficiency in meeting its goals."
I have some confusion & dissonance. I read the proposal as saying "let's all agree that we don't have to all agree about things". (We want uniformity of diversity? Conformity to non-conformity? Enslavement to freedom?)
Also, I'm puzzled about how TGI or CNVC or anyone could embrace both certification and non-standardization. Any insights?
And I'm concerned that such a statement is a sort of vague wish. Ambiguous enough that we won't be able to measure how well/badly the wish is being fulfilled.
> Do you imagine that the CNVC adopting such a statement could meet your
needs for trust in relating with NVC in ways that are open, free, respectful and in integrity?
On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 9:00 AM, Ian Mayes <parenthesis...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey all,
> Recently the Focusing Institute ("TFI" for short, their web-site is: > http://focusing.org/) came out with a "Diversity Statement" for their > organization in regards to the practice of Focusing. I am wondering - > perhaps this statement could be presented to the CNVC as a model for > how they could relate to NVC?
> A question for folks on this list - do you imagine that the CNVC > adopting such a statement could meet your needs for trust in relating > with NVC in ways that are open, free, respectful and in integrity with > your values?
> Here is the statement:
> "TFI Diversity Statement
> Focusing is a practice that honors what arises freshly in the moment. > Frozen structures of any kind are antithetical to the ethic of > Focusing. Therefore, the Focusing Institute takes as a core value the > principle that the practice of Focusing, how it is taught by certified > Focusing teachers, and its application in different fields will not be > standardized. Diversity of approaches will be protected. Constructive > critiques among Focusing Trainers or between TFI and individuals > presenting or applying Focusing are welcome and should be offered by > means of open, respectful communication. TFI itself will seek to honor > the values of non-standardization in its operations while recognizing > that tension can arise between maximum diversity and the need for > effectiveness and efficiency in meeting its goals."
> I am wishing you all the best!
> - Ian
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> Recently the Focusing Institute ("TFI" for short, their web-site is:http://focusing.org/) came out with a "Diversity Statement" for their > organization in regards to the practice of Focusing. I am wondering - > perhaps this statement could be presented to the CNVC as a model for > how they could relate to NVC?
> A question for folks on this list - do you imagine that the CNVC > adopting such a statement could meet your needs for trust in relating > with NVC in ways that are open, free, respectful and in integrity with > your values?
> Here is the statement:
> "TFI Diversity Statement
> Focusing is a practice that honors what arises freshly in the moment. > Frozen structures of any kind are antithetical to the ethic of > Focusing. Therefore, the Focusing Institute takes as a core value the > principle that the practice of Focusing, how it is taught by certified > Focusing teachers, and its application in different fields will not be > standardized. Diversity of approaches will be protected. Constructive > critiques among Focusing Trainers or between TFI and individuals > presenting or applying Focusing are welcome and should be offered by > means of open, respectful communication. TFI itself will seek to honor > the values of non-standardization in its operations while recognizing > that tension can arise between maximum diversity and the need for > effectiveness and efficiency in meeting its goals."
