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Highly Sensitive Men: Masculinity and Sensitivity

Highly Sensitive Men: Masculinity and Sensitivity

How does sensitivity impact masculinity? Sensitive men, sensitive women, and parents raising highly sensitive boys are invited to join a discussion about living and thriving as a sensitive man in the modern world. Join us live on August 4, 2023, 1:00 pm Eastern for...

HSP Hands On Practice for Personal Growth

I know what to do to take care of my sensitive self, and so do you. But, in the moment… We forget, or We freeze, or  We flee… I hear this from HSPs all the time, and I have to admit, it makes sense.  When it’s hard it’s hard, and yet preparation and...
Wise Women and Wonder

Wise Women and Wonder

If you are a highly sensitive woman in the second half of life, you are part of our Wise Women & Wonder sensitivity circle. Sometimes you might join us in our online circles (1st Sunday of the month, 1pm Eastern time) or in our Are You Highly Sensitive chat circle...
Can Kids Be Depression-Proofed?

Can Kids Be Depression-Proofed?

 What if children could be “depression-proof”? What if someone had depression-proofed you? Is it possible to prevent depression? It’s not that HSPs are more likely to have bouts of depression… YET We kinda are. If a sensitive person’s...
HSPs Talk Spirituality

HSPs Talk Spirituality

SPIRITUAL HEALTH IS THE KEY TO MENTAL HEALTH HSP Spirituality: The research as well as our personal experiences teach us this truth. Spirituality and sensitivity just go together. Please enjoy these wise thoughts, questions, inspirations, and counsel for and from our...
Spirituality and Sensitivity Minicourse Sneak Peek

Spirituality and Sensitivity Minicourse Sneak Peek

Spirituality and Sensitivity Minicourse This is a sneak peek into the Are You Highly Sensitive minicourse, Spirituality and Sensitivity. I am Alane Freund, your guide and creator (with Banjo the Sensitive Dog in the background always supporting us.) I hope you will...

Highly Sensitive, Sustainable Community

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY as Highly Sensitive Activism Sustainability aligns beautifully with a sensitive worldview. Highly sensitive people are born with highly empathy and an exquisite awareness of their environment, including all the beings co-creating and living in...
Sensitive Youth and Worry

Sensitive Youth and Worry

Is worry helping or hurting your sensitive family? Highly sensitive children and teens know all about worrying. It comes with deeply processing and subtlety noticing – hallmarks of a highly sensitive brain. We sensitive ones were designed to think. But where is the...

Love the Kid You Got – Love the Kid You Are

Incredible joy and deep challenges. I didn’t choose a complicated, intense, amazing kid. The world chose me for him and it was right. UNIQUE is the word of the day. Every highly sensitive person and youth is unique. There are as many ways to be sensitive as...

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