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Lori Cangilla

chronic illness and the highly sensitive person

October 31, 2023 · In: HSP Journey, HSP Self-Care Lori Cangilla

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

hsp aging

September 27, 2023 · In: HSP Journey, HSP Self-Care Lori Cangilla

Do Highly Sensitive People Change as They Age? (6 Ways to Support HSP Aging Process)

As a psychologist, I’m frequently asked if I believe that people can change as adults. Frankly, I don’t think I could have lasted a quarter of a century in this field if my answer weren’t an emphatic YES! Adults can and do change across their lifespans, despite the cliches of the grumpy elder who is stuck in their ways. Let’s look at HSP Aging from the research about adult development and how we can use this information to support ourselves as aging highly sensitive people (HSPs).... Read More

5 Much-Needed Vacation Strategies for HSPs

May 25, 2023 · In: HSP Self-Care Lori Cangilla

5 Much-Needed Vacation Strategies for HSPs

Summer is nearly here, and with it comes a focus on escaping the demands of school and work. Highly sensitive people (HSPs) who are in college, work in an academic setting, and/or have kids may be counting the days until the pressure of the school year eases and it is possible to get away from the daily grind. While taking time off sounds great, you might benefit from these much-needed vacation strategies for HSPs.... Read More

spring clean your hsp life

April 25, 2023 · In: HSP Self-Care, HSP Journey Lori Cangilla

Spring Cleaning Your HSP Life

I grew up in a family that had a tradition of spring cleaning. My grandmother was especially thorough and even washed the walls of her attic, which was only used for storing her holiday decorations. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) I do have to pace myself and wasn't able to match her rigor, I do feel that there's something regenerative about spring cleaning your HSP life. ... Read More

4 Key Ingredients to Build HSP Relationships that Last

March 27, 2023 · In: HSP Relationships Lori Cangilla

4 Key Ingredients to Build HSP Relationships that Last

The people I work with who consider themselves Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP) are experts at caring for other people. They are generous and concerned, giving whatever it takes to help the people they care about most feel safe, comfortable, and loved. In this article, we'll look more deeply at unpacking these key ingredients a what it takes to build HSP relationships that last. ... Read More

Authentic Self-Care for the Depressed HSP

March 2, 2023 · In: HSP Self-Care, HSP Journey Lori Cangilla

Authentic Self-Care for the Depressed HSP

Many adults, as well as those who consider themselves Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP), have had times when they have felt down, lacked energy and motivation, and thought poorly of themselves. At these times, they may even describe themselves as depressed. In this article, I am to offer authentic self-care for the depressed HSP.... Read More

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