45: Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin on Working with the Inner Critic

Noble Mind

The inner critic seems like an enemy, viciously attacking our character and fostering self-doubt. But what if that critical voice is really just worried about us? What if we could relate to our inner critic differently by recognizing its fears?

In this episode, Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin discuss how the processes of Inner Relationship Focusing and Untangling facilitate healing and personal growth. They describe the personal experiences that led to the development of these methods and share how cultivating self-in-presence can help us hold space for our most challenging thoughts and emotions. Listen in for Ann and Barbara’s take on the inner critic as someone who wants the best for you and how to work with this part in a radically new way.

Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin have been involved in Focusing since the 1980s. Barbara serves as a Certified Coordinator for the International Focusing Institute and Accrediting Mentor for the British Focusing Association. Ann is internationally known as one of the leading innovators of Focusing, and she has written several books on the topic, including the bestseller The Power of Focusing. Together they have co-created both Inner Relationship Focusing and Untangling. Learn more at http://www.focusingresources.com.

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