I Am Not “Too Sensitive”
I’m happy to share this selection from Thriving as an Empath with you: Many of us have received messages from parents, teachers, friends, or the media that being sensitive is a fault or weakness. It’s...
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The Healing Power & Magic of Affirmations
(Excerpt from Affirmations for Empaths: A Year of Guided Journaling by Judith Orloff MD) I ADORE AFFIRMATIONS because they are simple, quick, and effective ways to stay in your best self and reframe...
View ArticleBreaking the Rescuer Pattern
As a psychiatrist and empath, I know the challenges sensitive people have to be compassionate, empowered empaths without shouldering the suffering of others or trying to “fix” them. All people deserve...
View ArticleNavigating the Triggers of a Dysfunctional Family
Many sensitive, caring people need to take it slowly with family get-togethers as they can often feel too much from them. There may be more noise, drinking, and loud voices than they can tolerate....
View ArticleAre You an Introverted or Extroverted Empath?
In The Empath’s Survival Guide, I emphasize that empaths and highly sensitive people have different styles of socializing and interacting with the world. Most empaths are introverted, though some are...
View ArticleWho Are the Best Partners for Empaths?
Check out Dr. Orloff’s “Secrets for Sensitives to Empower Their Relationships” Online Workshop Learn More & Purchase > Which type of person makes the ideal match for empaths? It depends on...
View ArticleHow to Empathize Without Taking On People’s Stress
To be of service you don’t have to give 100% or more to everyone in need. At times, it’s okay not to be so available. To stay centered and decompress, you need to leave this world for a while and...
View ArticleStop Empathy Overwhelm with Healthy Boundaries
In my private practice many patients have shared that one of their largest blocks to empathy is a fear of being overwhelmed. It either seems too painful or unsafe to lovingly explore their own...
View ArticleHow Empathy Can Boost Your Immune Response
How does empathy work on a biological level to boost your immune system? Research indicates that you can heal faster when your body receives messages such empathy, kindness, and tolerance. These...
View ArticleAre Empaths on the Autistic Spectrum? Empathizing with our Differences
(Adapted from The Genius of Empathy by Judith Orloff MD, 2024 Sounds True Publishing) I often get asked the question “Are empaths on the autistic spectrum” because of their similar tendencies to...
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