In my psychology practice, I find working with gifted highly sensitive people (HSPs) incredibly rewarding. HSPs are ideal therapy clients: introspective, focused, eager to grow, and hard workers. It is particularly exciting to see my gifted hsps come to better understand who they are as whole people, not just as HSPs.... Read More
4 Unique HSP Aging Benefits
Some aspects of growing older are indeed less appealing, but there are some HSP aging benefits to consider. As a fellow highly sensitive people (HSP), I aim to share four HSP aging benefits so that you can be on the lookout for them in your own life and take steps to consciously cultivate them.... Read More
3 Factors That Predispose HSPs to Imposter Syndrome (Plus 3 Coping Strategies)
Have you ever felt the sinking, hot sensation that you’re about to be discovered, and exposed as a fraud? If so, you know how powerful imposter syndrome can be for highly sensitive people (HSPs). The good news is that imposter syndrome doesn’t have to control your life.... Read More
6 Truths About HSPs and Performance Anxiety
Many highly sensitive people (HSPs) are caught between their natural creativity and their painful anxiety about sharing their creations with the world. One of my specialties is helping HSPs untangle the knots of performance anxiety. Here’s what you need to know about HSPs and performance anxiety to start to set yourself free.... Read More
5 Helpful Breathwork Styles for the Highly Sensitive Person
Being highly sensitive means that we can be prone to getting stuck in our heads, overwhelmed by our emotions, and preoccupied by physical sensations. There are many ways to counteract these tendencies, but one of the simplest is through breathwork, intentionally using our breath to change our experiences. In this article, I share five helpful breathwork styles for the highly sensitive person.... Read More
Is There a Link Between Chronic Illness and the Highly Sensitive Person?
As someone who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since childhood, I often wondered, is there a link between chronic illness and the Highly Sensitive Person? I have a lot of personal experience with this issue and find that my clients also struggle with more chronic conditions than the average person. ... Read More