Understanding your HSP trait, Part 1: Depth of Processing
Depth of processing is the central attribute of the highly sensitive trait. The better you understand how it manifests in you, the better you can care for yourself. In this four-part series, I’ll explore the four key characteristics all highly sensitive... Read more
Do you experience symptoms of subtle trauma? Here are six paths to relief
Fortunately, HSPs have a number of resources we can turn to for relief from subtle trauma. Here are six of them. Many sensitive people experience subtle trauma. If you’ve recognized it in yourself, what is the next step? This is territory that can be very... Read more
How to ground intense emotions in your body—without getting overwhelmed
How do you handle your most intense feelings? Are you able to keep them company when they come up, or do you feel swamped, like they are “taking over?” Intense feelings are a familiar feature of the emotional landscape for sensitive people. We may be able... Read more
How do you handle ugly, unforgivable thoughts and feelings?
I wish I could say I’ve never had an ugly, unforgivable thought or feeling. But I have had them. One memorable example: during an overwhelmingly stressful period with my ex-husband, I caught myself wishing my daughter had never been born. I felt like a swimmer... Read more
Do I really need to be alone? or do I need the right kind of company?
It’s common wisdom that sensitive people seek solitude to recharge. But is solitude always our best strategy when we are upset or over-aroused? In this 6-minute video, Emily takes a closer look at three reasons we get overloaded as HSP’s, along with... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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