Refocussing, as the name suggests, is about focus and refocus using the pivotal component ‘Godspaces’. This theory and practice was first developed by Dr. Diane Divett in 1995 and it provides people with a way to connect to God’s power and presence, empowering them to achieve a balanced, and ‘wholistic’ way of living.

Refocussing is a well researched and highly developed theory, known as Refocussing theory (RF/RT) and its counselling practice Refocussing Therapy (RFT). This unique practice has been refined into a series of specific educational programs with accompanying curriculum including:

  • Refocussing as a highly interactive awareness process of self, God and others.
  • Refocussing as a life coaching and life mapping process.
  • Refocussing as a spiritual direction/pastoral mentoring process;
  • Refocussing for children, marriage and relationships.
  • Refocussing for trauma.
  • Refocussing as a leadership development pastoral supervision and church consultancy program.

Dr. Divett has researched and provided a sound academic theory integrating theology and psychology to facilitate true wholeness in a way that enables individuals to refocus on the objective Other, namely God, as its fundamental resource. Dr. Divett ascertained that while psychology using various theoretical and practical methods does help people to focus on ‘needs’, merely helping people resolve these unmet, unfulfilled or maladaptive needs simply did not go far enough.

Dr. Divett believed a different perspective – a refocus was required. With this in mind she developed Refocussing to include a series of programs. Programs (such as life mapping, small group – self awareness, children’s programs, and counselling training etc.) that help people integrate both practices.

This comprehensive method enables people:-

  • To find God so they can experience His empowering Presence.
  • To shift to a new space of understanding, insight and empowerment.
  • From this space decisions about vision, purpose, dreams, future and healthy ‘wholistic’ living can be made.

Jan Dowling has worked extensively with Diane for 15 years in a mentoring relationship to learn the practice and theory of Refocussing. Jan is well placed and licensed by Dr. Divett to teach and train others in Australia. She also facilitates training with those people intent on becoming Refocussing therapists, counsellors, pastoral care workers, small group leaders and so on.  Refocussing has many components and applications which Jan is well equipped to help people discover.