Focusing: A Path Toward Befriending Feelings During the 1960’s, the psychologist and philosopher Eugene Gendlin asked a simple question: why do some people make progress in psychotherapy, while others don’t — and what is happening within those individuals who are benefiting from therapy? After analyzing hundreds of taped therapy sessions, Gendlin and his team discovered […]
Betrayal is one of the most painful human experiences. We suddenly discover that what we thought was true is not true. When a person we’ve trusted suddenly undermines trust, our world is turned upside down. Trusting a person means feeling safe with them. We trust that they respect us, care about us, and wouldn’t hurt […]
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