Focusing Tip #523 – “Can big emotions get trapped and build up?”
“I had to clamp down on my emotions as a child because of the abusive environment I was in.” Michelle writes:Do you…
Focusing Tip #522 – “I only feel body sensations, not what it’s about.”
“There are only feelings in my body. When will I find out what they mean?” Maria writes:When I am Focusing there are…
Focusing Tip #521 – “Do I need to remember what happened in Focusing?”
“In order to facilitate moving forward, how well do I have to remember the content of a session?” Julie writes: Hi Ann,…
Focusing Tip #520 – When it’s a good idea to work with a therapist…
“It sounds like that person was going through a real depression, and no one should go through that alone.” A Reader writes:Last…
Focusing Tip #519 – What can you do when a heavy, dull feeling takes over?
“I feel heavy, dull, without energy and without motivation to to anything and sometimes even without motivation to live.” A Reader writes:I’m…
Focusing Tip #518 – “I’m feeling unbearably sad about what’s going on.”
“How can any of us handle the anger and fear and grief from the news this week?” Bill writes: This past week…
Focusing Tip #517 – “My inner critic uses my mother’s voice.”
“Does the source of the criticism make any difference in how we treat the criticizing voice?” A Reader writes:Someone I am working…
Focusing Tip #516 – “Something in me feels tranquil and calm…is that right?”
“My partner said, ‘Something in you is feeling very tranquil and calm.’” Eduardo writes:I was Focusing with a Focusing partner, and she…
Focusing Tip #515 – Recognizing the Forward Steps That Are Already Happening
“I can see how becoming immersed in my feelings, instead of recognizing them as a part of myself, is not helpful.” Joan…
Focusing Tip #514 – “The feelings are always hurt, anger, grief, hopelessness.”
“I feel very powerful sensations in my chest, and the feelings are always hurt, anger, grief, hopelessness.” Joan writes:I recently started doing…
