One of the basic recommendations for those who already know the Focusing and want to continue advancing in their practice is the Gendlin's Practical Manual of Focusing, published by the Editorial Desclée in 2007. Carlos Alemany, introducer of Focusing in Spain, coordinated the edition of the book as a collaboration of sixteen Spanish-speaking Focusing professionals in homage to Eugene Gendlin, Focusing creator, for its eightieth anniversary.

The book is a current tour of the practice and teaching of Focusing divided into three parts. The part “I. Articles: Bases for understanding Gendlin's model” proposes a historical vision of the process of creating Focusing, with a comparison with other humanist models, very interesting to understand the concepts in a more subtle and precise way.

The part “II. Hands-on workshops and applications” offers a wide assortment of examples of how Focusing is applied in different situations (with the positives, with dreams, with the duels, with stress, with music, with movement…), that help to broaden views on the broad scope and creative and innovative possibilities in the practice of Focusing.

By last, the part “III: Appendices” collects a comparison of basic Focusing guides, bibliography and reference centers worldwide.

I recommend this book for people who already know something about Focusing (for example, who have read Gendlin's book Focusing. Process and technique of Focusing or who have done Level II or Level III within the training recognized by the Spanish Institute of Focusing), since it allows to delve into concepts in a pleasant way and discover new uses in a suggestive way, that help them create their own applications. Independent chapter structure allows skip reading, according to interests and priorities, in a light and fluid way.

You can read the index and introduction at the book's website at Editorial Desclée (there is also a copy saved here).

I wish you an enriching reading,

Xavier