Focusing Tip #576 – “I reassured the part that it could relax but…”
Merilyn writes: Recently I had to mind my 10 month old granddaughter for the whole night, and because she wouldn’t settle in…
Focusing Tip #567 – What do you do when the different parts of you are talking to each other and getting nowhere?
“An example would be a part of me that feels anxious, and another part that is angry at it for being anxious….”…
Focusing Tip #563 – Focusing to shift social anxiety – Ann’s story
What do you do when you long to just be yourself but you don’t trust that anyone will like you? Dear Readers:I…
Focusing Tip #555 – What can you do when feelings of anxiety are compounded by feelings of hating to feel that way?
“Not wanting to feel the anxiety usually makes it increase in intensity…” Monica writes: Anxiety seems to always be present in my…
Focusing Tip #554 – Does it work best to speak TO the various inner parts of you, or ABOUT them?
“At times I feel confused about how this language works…” Nancy writes: I think one of the most helpful aspects of Inner…
Focusing Tip #551 – “I am wondering if doing too much Focusing will make those parts resistant to change.”
Could trying to do too much Focusing create resistance to change? Bhavani writes: If an issue seems stuck, how often should one…
Focusing Tip #536 – How can you use your felt sense to come up with goals that are congruent with yourself?
“I’d like to know more about how to use Focusing on goal setting and achieving…” Bhavani writes: I’d like to know more…
Focusing Tip #532 – When old memories trigger difficult feelings…
When difficult feelings are triggered bringing up old memories, what do you do with the part of you that doesn’t want to…
Focusing Tip #478 -“What if I feel guilty for feeling good?”
“I feel guilt and shame for everything I accomplish and for feeling good, relaxed, and taking care of myself.” Maria writes: I have…
Focusing Tip #446 – Can You Bargain with Your Parts?
“How about if we spend half an hour a day doing what you want to do…” Dear Ann: The other day while…
