Relational Presence: Embodiment Tools for Coaches, Therapists and Spaceholders. Session 3: Discover The Felt Sense - Your Inner Compass

What makes the difference with those clients who are hardest to reach?

More often than not it's not the tool that you use, but the quality of your presence.

This series helps you develop exactly that, through easy to learn, practical embodiment tools.

As a result you will feel more resourced in your work, so that you are better able to work with challenging clients.

It can also help you to take your work to a deeper level. Each session is one step on that journey.

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Session 3: Discover the Felt Sense - Your Inner Compass

What if there is information held in your body, that it has something to tell you? Would you like to learn to listen to it ?

Your body does have its own intelligence, an inner compass that is always there. It was identified by Eugene Gendlin and he named it the Felt Sense.

You will learn a structured approach to listening to it, and access it straight away. Being able to connect with it can improve your presence in a consistent way and can increase the impact you have with your clients.

Led by Ruth Friedman, this two-hour workshop creates a warm, safe, and empowering learning environment. You will have space to connect with others in the room and practise what you learn immediately.

About this session

In this session you will have the opportunity to experience your very own Felt Sense, using a structured approach you can use right away.

The Felt Sense is that often fuzzy feeling that can be hard to describe, and which everyone experiences in their own unique way. Usually it's a combination of emotions, physical sensations, images, and thoughts. It often leads to new awarenesses about a situation. In the session you will get the chance to explore what it’s like fir you

In this 2-hour session, you'll be guided through a structured process to connect with your own Felt Sense. The session blends short presentations, guided experiential exercises and partner work. All levels of experience are welcome.

What you will learn

• Experience your Felt Sense, perhaps  for the first time

• Learn a straightforward  method to help you learn to listen to your body's wisdom

• Discover your own inner guidance system

• Practice staying with sensations and exploring them  at depth

• Gain confidence in trusting your own bodily intelligence

Who is this for?

This session is designed for anyone whose work centres around holding space for others. This includes: coaches, therapists, counsellors, mentors, meditation teachers, facilitators, and group leaders.

You will particularly benefit if you want to:

• Enhance your presence and listening skills for deeper impact.

• Integrate embodied techniques into your work with groups and clients.

• Go beyond traditional approaches to coaching and facilitation.

• Learn to work in a more authentic and embodied way.

If you don't fit this description exactly but feel curious — you are warmly welcome. These skills benefit a wide range of people and professions.

About the series

This session is part of Relational Presence: Embodiment Tools for Coaches, Therapists and Space-holders a six-part series of workshops rooted in body-based awareness and relational presence.

Each session is offered twice — once on a Thursday morning and once on a Tuesday evening. Both cover identical content, so you can choose whichever time suits you best. You are also welcome to mix and match across sessions.

The series draws on Focusing, Circling practices, and somatic approaches to nervous system regulation. No prior experience is needed. Each session is complete in itself.

The six sessions are:

1. The Embodied Practitioner (April 23rd and April 28th )
Discover how to access your body's own wisdom, and why this is a game changer for coaches, therapists and space-holders.  
https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-embodied-practitioner

2. The Art of Arrival  May 5th and May 7th   (this session)
 This easy to learn and accessible practice helps you arrive more fully in the room. This process can also help support your clients to become more present and grounded.
https://events.humanitix.com/embodied-practitioner-arrival

3. Discover The Felt Sense - Your Inner Compass  May 12th and May 14th
Your body has its own intelligence which you can learn to access. Find out how this can also increase your presence with clients 

https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-felt-sense-your-inner-compass

4. Following the Felt Sense with Focusing May 26th and  May 28th 
This session introduces you to  Focusing and how to following your own inner felt sense. Explore how this can also support you to  work with clients at a deeper level 
https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-focusing

5. The Power of Relational Presence June 2nd and June 4th
Experience the relational field between you and others through Circling Practices. Discover how this can  positively impact your  client work. 
https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-power-of-relational-presence

6. Holding Space  the Embodied Way June 9th and June 11th
Explore how to hold space for a client in an embodied and relational way. Experience being present with them and their topic as you also access your inner knowing as you work together. 
https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-holding-space

The group size is deleiberately kept small. This helps to ensure everyone gets the attention, space and connection that this work deserves. Places are limited.

CPD and certification Each session is fully self-contained, come to one or come to all. If you attend the complete series, you can apply for a CPD certificate in recognition for attending the full programme.

What Past Participants Say

“This program provides essential tools for anyone looking to enhance their presence and relational abilities in a structured and supportive environment.”
—Wolfgang Broetz, Coach

“With these tools I’ll be able to create much deeper connections with my clients—and use them for my own wellbeing.”

“Being fully present and grounded opens new possibilities. I LOVE IT!”

“Being more present in myself and listening to my gut… this will make me a better coach.”

“Any coach worth their salt would want to learn and practice how they can be more present.”
—Helen Isacke, Founder, Trusted Coach Network

You can also watch these Video Testimonials

Ellie Nova, The Sober Coach

Helen Isacke, Founder, Trusted Coach Network

Mariell Patiki, Executive Coach

Natalie, Therapist