One may assume most people think of sensitivity as the opposite of resilience. At Resilient Souls, we work together to find strength in the sensitivity.

Have you ever felt like no one understands how deeply you feel things? From feelings, to the weight of thoughts, to the energy of others, and even within the space of your environment? Does it sometimes get overwhelming, as if you are not sure how to navigate the high's and low's that these sensations bring? Do you sometimes feel ashamed for feeling things so strongly or intensely, as if you are burdening others, or even yourself? At Resilient Souls, your sensitivity is welcomed and honored. We will help you accept and nurture yourself for all that you are.

We will dig into your depths together, creating meaning, awareness, and understanding of your rawest and most vulnerable parts. This will not only allow you to move forward, but tackle each day and relational encounter with increased clarity, direction, wisdom, and emotional maturity.

Without the knowledge of How to process one's senses, emotions, thoughts and beliefs, one may experience heightened or sporadic levels of anxious or depressive symptoms, in addition to relationship issues or challenges. One may fear, "Is this ever going to get better? Is this how I will always feel/think/believe/be?" This may lead to a shut down and/or an attempt to numb out. However, these behaviors can only last for so long.

Some people think of sensitive people as empaths. Others, such as Elaine Aron, have coined the term HSP to indicate a highly sensitive person. Sometimes sensitivities develop through trauma, and other times through genetics. Regardless, I am referring to those individuals that easily pick up on and perceive/experience the moods of others around them, as well as sudden or minute shifts in their environment. If this sounds familiar to you, I have some thought provoking questions to ask you before considering therapy:

What do you typically do in these circumstances?

How do your actions affect your relationships?

How do you navigate your space?

What differences does it make to share space with others?

How confident are you in your ability to navigate relationships when you perceive others as sensitive and insensitive?

How will you know when these traits are fully harnessed within you?