The field of early childhood mental health is exciting and holds much hope for those of us blessed with Highly Sensitive Children (whether we know they are sensitive or not). Through my work in this field, I've helped many parents overcome challenging situations and find joy in parenting again by uncovering sensitive behaviors in their children and addressing needs, early on. In this article, I'll share three key secrets from early childhood mental health for Highly Sensitive Parents.... Read More
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Finding Your Freedom as a Highly Sensitive Person
It can be hard to find your freedom in being highly sensitive. Before understanding the Highly Sensitive Person trait, I felt as though my sensitivity was a trap and something I couldn't handle well. I was afraid that I'd cry unexpectedly if someone criticized me at work. I was fearful that my boss would give me too many projects and I'd feel so quickly overwhelmed that I'd lose my cool. I avoided confrontation at all costs, knowing it would send me into a tailspin. Until I discovered the HSP trait in midlife, I had virtually no understanding of what it meant to be highly sensitive. Today, Finding your freedom as a Highly Sensitive Person is a reality within reach.... Read More
3 Benefits of Imperfect Journaling for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you were born with an exquisitely responsive nervous system that takes in detailed information about your environment. You thoroughly process your thoughts and emotions, and you care deeply about other people and the natural world. Imperfect journaling is a type of practice for the HSP that can allow you the freedom to explore while taking good care of yourself and your emotional needs.... Read More
3 Habits to Becoming Your Best Highly Sensitive Self at Work
If you are one of the 15-20% of the population who has the highly sensitive trait, you know how challenging everyday situations can be — with environments and also with people. While no one can control every situation, there are things Highly Sensitive People (HSP) can do at their workplace to minimize environmental stimulation and emotional energy overload. ... Read More
10 Books About Parenting Highly Sensitive Children
Books help us uncover knowledge and often are the most helpful way to learn about the trait of the Highly Sensitive Person. Parenting Highly Sensitive children is hard and books can offer insight, help, and advice on best practices to work into our parenting arsenal. Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) often require more attention, more guidance, and more help as they navigate the world filled with stimulation.Each of these nine books offers insight and help in the parenting of highly sensitive kids:... Read More
Do Some Children Outgrow Being Highly Sensitive?
You may have been a sensitive child yourself, or you have come across this article while searching online to learn how to better parent your own highly sensitive child, either way, people often wonder, do some children outgrow being highly sensitive?... Read More