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Radical Gentleness by Ann Weiser Cornell

“It’s like I don’t deserve to feel this happy.” “I hate this weak, sad part of me.” “Why do I always have to be so stupid?” No matter what kind of inner work they do, at some point people always encounter an experience that can be called the Inner Critic. In this article, Ann provides an in-depth exploration of the Inner Critic and how the process of establishing an inner relationship of trust – a radical gentleness – the Inner Critic transforms. She explains how to identify the criticising process, how to bring the Presence of Focusing to that process, and the relationship of fear to the Inner Critic. She also details several effective ways of working with severe inner criticism through practical examples.

Body What Body by Ann Weiser Cornell

Focusing is a body-based process. It happens, we say, in the body. This statement gives rise to much trouble because, in fact, we do not all mean the same thing by the word ‘body’.

Three Key Aspects of Focusing by Ann Weiser Cornell

There are three key qualities or aspects which set Focusing apart from any other method of inner awareness and personal growth. The first is something called the ‘felt sense’. The second is a special quality of engaged, accepting inner attention and the third is a radical philosophy of what facilitates change. In this article, Ann explores each in turn.

The Seven Secrets to Getting Unblocked by Ann Weiser Cornell

Are you blocked? Can’t get yourself to do what you need to do? Can’t even get yourself to pursue what you love?

The Attitude of Not Knowing by Ann Weiser Cornell

In this article, Ann explains how the attitude of not-knowing is a fundamental to Focusing.

Ten Ways to Use Focusing in Daily Life by Ann Weiser Cornell

“I don't know what I'm feeling”, “I don't know what to do”, “ouch that hurt”, so many things every day to bring our focusing awareness to.

Thoughts on the Radical Acceptance of Everything by Laurence Letich

"We are almost always experiencing only a tiny, momentary part of ourselves, but we talk as if we are whole.” Thus Larry Letich begins his wide-ranging, fascinating exploration into the metaphysics of the Focusing process.

Focusing as a Force for Peace by Mary Hendricks-Gendlin

Focusing is a force for peace because it frees people from being manipulated by external authority, cultural roles, ideologies and the internal oppression of self attacking and shame. This freeing has to do with an ability to pause the on-going situation and create a space in which a felt sense can form.

Remarkable Focusing Session with Pain from Severe Physical Damage by Bev Stevenson

Bev Stevenson describes a Focusing session with a woman who had no idea what Focusing was but had heard that stress and pain relief might be one of the benefits of Focusing. She had been living in constant pain for eight years, had undergone foot surgery, had extensive medical bills and now sought alternatives in dealing with her pain. This article explores how Focusing can be used in cases of severe physical pain.

The ‘Victim,’ the ‘Critic,’ and the Inner Relationship: Focusing with the Part that Wants to Die by Barbara McGavin

This article by Barbara McGavin, co-writer of the Inner relationship Focusing manual, examines her personal journey with focusing.