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Focusing Tip #906 – Resolving a family conflict about needs

ByAnn Weiser Cornell September 18, 2024April 7, 2025

Are you torn between giving to a family member vs. honoring your own needs? Read on… Julie writes: My sister wants me…

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Focusing Tip #884 – Relationships – “People in my family don’t listen to me”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell April 3, 2024January 30, 2025

“I don’t know what to do with my sadness and frustration about not being seen and heard.” A Reader writes: People in…

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“I find conversations with my family of origin tend to be very one-sided...”
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Focusing Tip #835 – “I am the only one in my family who listens…”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell March 15, 2023July 9, 2024

What if the people in your family don’t show any interest in you or your feelings? Read on… Cat writes: I enjoyed…

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“What are those growls and rolling eyes coming from the far end of the table?”
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Focusing Tip #821 – To the part that resists being thankful… you’re welcome too

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 23, 2022August 26, 2024

What if you don’t feel like being grateful on the day when everyone is supposed to feel grateful? Read on… Dear Readers:…

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What can we do with our natural sadness about being distant from those we love?
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Focusing Tip #759 – “If I can overcome my sadness, then I can feel calm”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell July 7, 2021July 30, 2024

What can we do with our natural sadness about being distant from those we love? Read on… Antonio writes: My adult son…

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“Whatever I do or don't do in the situation -- I am to blame. And that feels very sad and hopeless.”
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Focusing Tip #690 – “My daughter’s angry outbursts are really hard on me.”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell February 5, 2020August 21, 2024

Is there someone close to you whose angry outbursts bring up your own emotional triggers? Read on… Renee writes: I have a…

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Do you get triggered when you are with your family because it is so clear THEY are triggered?
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Focusing Tip #682 – “I don’t know how not to merge with my hurt parts when I am with my family.”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell November 27, 2019July 31, 2024

Do you get triggered when you are with your family because it is so clear THEY are triggered? Read on… A Reader…

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