Focusing Tip #757 – Focusing when reactive or dissociated
Merging with parts, including parts that dissociate us from feelings, can be challenging. What can we do? Read on… Janine writes: I…
Focusing Tip #745 – “I can’t seem to quiet my thoughts enough to sense what I deeply know.”
Does listening to your inner knowing get hijacked by your anxious thoughts? Read on… Eve writes: I’ve heard you say it’s possible…
Focusing Tip #736 – “What does ‘inner relationship’ actually refer to?”
Why is inner relationship so important? Read on.. Christina writes: You and Barbara McGavin created Inner Relationship Focusing. I’ve been wondering—what does…
Focusing Tip #732 – “I am in despair about my despair”
What if you have a part in despair and another part in despair about the despair? Read on… Daphna writes: Lately, this…
Focusing Tip #726 – 12 ways to cultivate Self-in-Presence
Do you try to listen to your strong feelings but find yourself merging with them? Read on… Margot writes: Is it possible, during…
Focusing Tip #686 – “I’m not at all sure I have a Self-in-Presence”
What can you do if you don’t know what Self-in-Presence is or how to find it? Read on… Jim writes: I’ve done…
Focusing Tip #681 – “I get stuck in feeling the pain of the part.”
What’s the difference between feeling compassion for a hurt part of us, and being stuck in the hurt itself? Read on… Charles…
Focusing Tip #675 – “I’m scared if I do Focusing I’ll have to change my life completely.”
Do you ever worry that if you focus on your feelings, you will have to change your life? Read on… Ada writes:…
Focusing Tip #674 – What’s the difference between guidance from an inner child vs. a felt sense?
Is your inner child the best advisor for your life decisions? Read on… John writes: Some people in the groups I work…
Focusing Tip #669 – “I keep wanting to jump up and get out of there”
Do you feel like you’re too impatient to listen to your body? Read on… John writes: You teach listening to the body….
