Untangle your life
An introduction to untangling®
Bristol. Feb 7-8th 2026Are there places in your life that feel blocked, tangled and impossible?
Maybe you have tried everything… being rational, working hard, getting help… but nothing works .
And maybe you then fall into helplessness and self criticism… !
…this is a place to use Untangling®
Yet, there is a way that could untangle this and offer lasting change and self compassion. BF a special kind of Focusing that we use in the most tricky areas of our life. What if every part of us was not an enemy to battled with but an ally to befriend and learn from. At the heart of Focusing is the truth that every part of you is on your side… and that deep within you is wisdom waiting to be heard. This weekend retreat will dive deeply into Untangling® ( originally developed by Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin) a special kind of Focusing that we use in the most tricky areas of our life. Some of our themes:
Developing deep self empathy
Meeting inner critics and judges
Untangling patterns of protection
Meeting younger and wounded parts of you
The map of stuckness and tangled areas of our lives
Developing presence and “Compassionate self”
This being human is a guesthouse.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Rumi
The structure of the weekend
The weekend is split into four parts, with tea breaks and lunch. (Bring Vegetarian/Vegan lunch to share) 10-5 pm Saturday and 10.4.30pm Sunday
Each part will comprise of teachings, Focusing practice and group discussions.
PDF handouts
Who is this for?
Anyone who feels stuck and tangled in their lives
Professionals who want to learn the essentials of the Untangling process®
Who can attend?
Dates
Saturday Feb 7th 10-5 and Sunday Feb 8th 10-4pm
Registration is limited to 10 participants
Costs
This course is for anyone who knows the essentials of Focusing Practice.
£150 or £60 Concessions
This weekend is offered at half price - given I am still in training as an Untangling® teacher