Focusing Tip #305 – Being the Space that Holds Them All
The concept of ‘parts’ sometimes seems like multiple personalities Leslie writes: “The concept of ‘parts’ and being in presence with these parts…
Focusing Tip #304 – When the hand goes to the spot to rub it
Michael writes: “Thank you for the Tip a few weeks ago about the person who had the pressure in the forehead that…
Focusing Tip #303 – Focusing with Physical Tension
“What do you think about chronically tense muscles, caused by emotions?” Olivia writes: “What do you think about chronically tense muscles, which…
Focusing Tip #302 – What if the pressure gets stronger?
When a sensation gets stronger instead of releasing… Debby writes:“Last weekend I was Focusing with my Focusing partner. I felt a pressure…
Focusing Tip #301 – Inviting the ‘not wanting’
“When using Focusing to facilitate studying math, what is the most fruitful approach?” Jean-Marc writes: “My daughter has a hard time with…
Focusing Tip #300 – Helping scared ‘controller’ parts
“How can gentle listening make a dent in the ways of the monsters?” Graham writes: “A concern I’m sitting with at the…
Focusing Tip #297 – When relaxing feels unsafe…
“I have parts that say things like, ‘If you relax, you will get hurt.’” PT writes:“Here is a question for you. A…
Focusing Tip #294 – How Controlling Parts Impact Happiness
“A little voice says, ‘You can’t be happy. It isn’t going to last.’” Chris writes:“So, something good, exciting etc., happens, and I…
Focusing Tip #262 – What the Body Really Does With Memories
“The body stores memories of the past, and my images are from what I already know.” Karen writes: “I have a question….
Focusing Tip #245 – How Focusing Lifted Hazel’s Depression
“I have never experienced the same loss of myself since.” Hazel writes: “I used to suffer from depression and would have days…
