Certifying Coordinator and Facilitator

Nina Joy Lawrence, MS Counseling, Certifying Coordinator for TIFI, is enthusiastic about Community Wellness Focusing, Quaker Focusing, Children Focusing and gathering Focusers together to share and have fun. Nina has taught Focusing in Afghanistan and Pakistan. She has encouraged and supported the Northwest Focusing Gathering which has been happening since 2008.

Nina Joy Lawrence is a dedicated mentor and advocate for Focusing, committed to helping new Focusing Trainers integrate this practice into their lives and communities. Passionate about spreading Focusing Literacy, Nina Joy seeks ways to make Focusing accessible to people from all walks of life, offering guidance through mentorship, trades, and affordable options. Whether near home or in far-reaching places, she supports individuals in learning to live Focusing in ways that can deeply enrich families and communities.

Beyond individual mentorship, Nina Joy is passionate about fostering connections within the Focusing community. She assists in organizing the annual Northwest Focusing Gathering, and co-leading workshops on Community Wellness Focusing. She finds energy in co-creating with others, embracing the shared excitement of discovering new approaches and celebrating the richness that differences bring to the learning process.