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Has anyone ever said to you, “Wow, you are too sensitive!”? Or do you know someone who seems very sensitive? I'm guessing the answer to at least one of these questions is “yes,” because, it turns out that approximately 20% of the human population is highly sensitive. As you'll hear, high sensitivity is not a pathology but, rather, a function that helped our human tribes survive in the not-so-distant past. The sensitive people of the tribes could hear, smell, or otherwise perceive danger far faster than those who were less sensitive.  Another interesting finding is this: the trait of high sensitivity exists in nearly all species and at the same incidence of 20% --- regardless of species! I'm so excited you will get to learn from my guest, psychotherapist and educator, Alane Freund, MFT (https://www.alanefreund.com/)! Alane is a therapist in private practice, and she gives talks all over the world on Highly Sensitive People, also known as HSPs. Also, as you'll hear, the term “highly sensitive person” or HSP for short, maybe a regrettable term as Alane prefers “people with finely tuned nervous systems.”  Having a finely tuned nervous system myself, I agree! Alane shares incredibly useful information for people who identify as HSPs as well as people who love them.  So, listen in as Alane and I talk about Highly Sensitive People.

Share your thoughts with us (click here)In a world that often celebrates toughness and resilience, it's time to shine a spotlight on the incredible strengths of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Join us on this special episode with Alane Freund as we explore the world of HSPs, diving deep into what it means to be highly sensitive and why it's a trait worth celebrating.And, this is in preparation for the celebration coming up this October at the Sensitive Success Summit. Are you ready to join the conversation? Claim your FREE ticket for the Sensitive Success Summit:www.sensitivesuccesssummit.comLearn more about Alane's by visiting her website:https://www.alanefreund.com/Connect  on her social media account:Instagram: @areyouhighlysensitive***

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While the extra sensitivity can be distracting and upsetting, it can also lead to some intense euphoric experiences. Alane Freund is a therapist practicing in the Bay Area who works with people with SPS.

You can register here for Are You Truly Anxious (or Actually a Highly Sensitive Person)?: 3 Key Insights Into Why You're Often Overwhelmed (and How to Shift)Today's HighVibeTribeRadio.com podcast asks you:·         Are you truly anxious, or are you a highly sensitive person?·         Have you ever heard of the term highly sensitive person aka HSP yet?  Today I want to provide you with resources to :Appreciate and apply your sensitivity as a powerful assetDiscover tools for thriving as a highly sensitive personDiscover coping mechanisms for dealing with overwhelm and overstimulationAccess to Three insights into why you're often overwhelmed as an HSP, and how to shift This is today's topic and the newest current event from The Shift NetworkYou can register here for Are You Truly Anxious (or Actually a Highly Sensitive Person)?: 3 Key Insights Into Why You're Often Overwhelmed (and How to Shift)In this 60-minute free online event, you'll:Experience a guided “Warriors Heart” meditation on self-compassion and empathyLearn why empathy doesn't work for you — and why you may be lacking respect and depth in your relationshipsUnderstand why it seems like HSPs are always seeking something — because we live in a world that is not compatible with us and our traitDiscover the reasons why you're overstimulated so much of the time — and explore coping mechanisms and ways you can change how your brain engages with the worldLearn how to use your strengths as a highly sensitive person in challenging areas of your lifeAs a highly sensitive person, it's imperative that you prioritize your own needs.When you learn to reframe your story from “Why is this happening TO me?” to “Why is this happening FOR me?”…… you'll become empowered to live a happier, more easeful life — one that's designed by and for you.You can register here for Are You Truly Anxious (or Actually a Highly Sensitive Person)?: 3 Key Insights Into Why You're Often Overwhelmed (and How to Shift)Music by Olexy from Tired of the Struggle as an HSP? Brain training programs for highly sensitive persons (HSPs)Take the Sensitivity Quiz Do you have the traits of high sensitivity? SEnsitivity is on a spectrum, find your score.Keys to Being a Healthy Empath Receive protective practices from Judith Orloff, the Godmother of the Empath MovementClear Emotional Blocks to Intuition Release the Noise that Clouds Your Intuition with World-Renowned Intuitive Healer Wendy DeRosaDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

We talked about the importance of community for HSQ's (Highly Sensitive Queer), the LGBTQ+ community. How it is experienced and how to find your tribe. Alane and Brian are organizing a free online event on Sunday July 24. They are starting a community so if you are interested be sure to join it. It is a safe and great place to share experiences.  If you want to know more about Alane Freund you can visit her website.  And you can find Brian Torres his website here.   If you have any comments or questions for any of us please send an email (contact@highsensitivecoaching.com) or dm through the podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sensitiveandstrong/message

Highly sensitive people -- boys & parents alike -- are prone to overwhelm.  They're also likely to be misunderstood (and, perhaps, misdirected) by parents, teachers, coaches, and others. "I was told my entire life, 'You're too damn sensitive,'" says Alane Freund, a licensed psychotherapist, highly sensitive person (HSP), & parent a of highly sensitive son. Alane describes 4 characteristics of highly sensitive people, which can be remembered using the acronym "DOES": Deep processing Over-arousal Strong emotional reactions Sensitivity to subtle stimuli In simple terms, a highly sensitive individual has a "more reactive" brain, Alane says, and a "finely tuned nervous system." (Fun fact: 15-20% of the members of all species may be highly sensitive. There are even highly sensitive fruit flies and sun fish!) HSPs benefit from structure and routines in daily life. Be realistic about time, and include your child in planning. You can also teach (and role model) relaxation strategies to help highly sensitive children (and adults!) reset. These strategies can help any child thrive. Unfortunately, highly sensitive boys are sometimes misdiagnosed. Because they tend to withdraw from overstimulation, they may be classified as avoidant or autistic, and highly active HSP boys are often diagnosed with ADHD. Society has yet to "make space" for the 50% of boys and men who are more sensitive and more thoughtful than the norm, Alane says. We can make progress on that front by seeing, recognizing, and appreciating highly sensitive boys. "One of the most important things we can do for children to build resiliency is to give them adults who see them -- who truly see them and are not their parents," Alane says. Parents, of course, are important, but kids need the support, appreciation, and encouragement of coaches, teachers, and others as well. With this support, highly sensitive boys can become "amazing partners, amazing leaders, and world changers," Alane says. In this episode, Jen, Janet, & Alane discuss: Characteristics of highly sensitive people Differences between sensory processing disorder & high sensitivity Scheduling/time management for HSPs How to prevent over-arousal Managing overwhelm Highly sensitive boys in school Why the world needs HSPs Helping HSP boys navigate masculinity and gender expectations Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode: alanefreund.com -- Alane's website Alane Freund's YouTube channel The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, by Elaine N. Aron (book mentioned at 5:08) The Highly Sensitive Parent: Be Brilliant in Your Role, Even When the World Overwhelms You, by Elaine N. Aron (book mentioned at 19:41) Sensitive: The Untold Story -- documentary mentioned at 35:55 (available on Amazon Prime) The Strong, Sensitive Boy: Help Your Son Become a Happy, Confident Man, by Ted Zeff (book mentioned at 38:42) Brain Power Wellness - YouTube channel mentioned at 23:21 Highly Sensitive Boys with William Allen -- ON BOYS episode Sensitive Boys (w Dr. Sandy Gluckman) -- ON BOYS episode You Asked About Age 14, Implicit Bias, & Sensitive Boys (Listener Q & A) -- ON BOYS episode Sensory Processing Disorder with Nancy Peske -- ON BOYS episode Need help with your boys? Subscribe to Jen's newsletter, Building Boys Bulletin Join Janet Allison's real-time, monthly group coaching program, Decoding Your Boy 

Why do most highly sensitive people connect deeply with animals? Which lessons can highly sensitive people learn from horses? What are some benefits of equine-assisted therapy? In this podcast episode, I interview Alane Freund about the relationship between HSP sensitivity and equine therapy. We discuss sensitivity in the equine world and how HSPs can practice more mindfulness. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram and Facebook. Sign up for my Free Email Course. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here WEBSITE: www.amiokpodcast.com

www.JulieinConversation.com Come join us Friday February 18th at 10:30 am PST/1:30 p.m. ET when I'll be joining Alane Freund, LMFT as a guest at her online interactive and engaging workshop for Highly Sensitive People on Emotional, Reactive and Empathic Kids.Come listen, ask your questions directly and gain insight, knowledge and practical advice for caring for yourself and the children and youth you are raising and nurturing.We look very forward to welcoming you! Thank you for sharing this with those who you know will benefit.Alane Freund, LMFT is an International Consultant on High Sensitivity, a therapist (and equine-assisted therapist) and speaker for highly sensitive people. She is also a cherished guest of the podcast, Julie in Conversation and provides accurate and deeply insightful information on high sensitivity in adults, kids and youth. Alane works closely with Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person, who began pioneering research on high sensitivity 30 years ago and continues to do research on it now, also calling it Sensory-Processing Sensitivity (SPS, the trait's scientific term).https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ayhs-parenting-sensitivity-emotional-reactive-and-empathic-kids-tickets-253260899167

A momentary pause to let go of this 'groundhog day' experience many of us are experiencing amidst this global pandemic and these changing times."This groundhog day can really affect the imagination. How can we cultivate some greater imagination and a sensorial experience that comes from within us?"www.JulieinConversation.comOn February 18th to join me as a guest with LMFT, Alane Freund, talking about Emotional, Reactive, and Empathic Kids.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ayhs-parenting-sensitivity-emotional-reactive-and-empathic-kids-tickets-253260899167https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ayhs-parenting-sensitivity-emotional-reactive-and-empathic-kids-tickets-253260899167

Get early access to our latest psychology lectures: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 Do you have a keen imagination, rich inner life, and vivid dreams? Are time alone each day and deeply intimate relationships both as essential as air? Do others call you too shy or overly sensitive? Do you sometimes wonder if you can thrive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be a highly sensitive person or HSP—twenty percent of us are. It is a valuable trait. Many great artists and thinkers are HSP— generally highly conscientious and intuitive. There are also drawbacks: An HSP is easily overstimulated and more affected by troubled past and present stressors. A finely tuned nervous system and highly reactive brain are both trademarks of HSPs who thrive best in “good” environments. Brain reactivity means HSPs process deeply, have strong emotional responses and become easily overwhelmed in a world that is not designed for their sensitive brains and hearts. Strongly impacted by their environment and the people in it, HSPs are very susceptible to and impacted by positive interventions. We will explore the highly sensitive person's tremendous capacity for thriving. -- Alane Freund, LMFT, has three decades of experience in mental health including her work as a consultant, speaker, and psychotherapist for highly sensitive people. An International Consultant on High Sensitivity (ICHS), Ms. Freund has developed and implemented programs for highly sensitive people, children, families, and the clinicians who serve them. She holds master's degree in both clinical psychology and school counseling and is the parent of a highly sensitive young adult. Ms. Freund's Talk at Google, Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person, is widely viewed, and she hosts the twice-monthly “Are You Highly Sensitive LIVE” Q&A webinars. She leads groups and retreats, including Sensitivity Circles for parents, professionals, HSPs in relationships, Sensitive & Anxious Teens, and Wise Women & Wonder Workshops and retreats include HSP University Weekends, and the HSPs & Horses™ both online and in person. Alane Freund can be reached for consultation or speaking through her website, alanefreund.com, or via her YouTube channel: Alane Freund LMFT. -- Links: Get our latest psychology lectures emailed to your inbox: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 Check out our next event: http://theweekenduniversity.com/events/ Alane's website: https://www.alanefreund.com -- This episode is sponsored by our upcoming Day on Burnout Online Conference, taking place on February 27th, 2022. Burnout is a state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion, affecting 57% of the UK population. If it's not managed properly, it can lead to feelings of detachment, cynicism, and ineffectiveness - many of the symptoms associated with clinical depression. Recent years have seen sharp increases in those experiencing it, with one survey reporting a 9% increase in 2021, compared with pre-Covid numbers in 2019. So for this event, we've brought together three world-leading experts who will share with you: — Science-based strategies for working with burnout and compassion fatigue (Françoise Mathieu) — Dopamine: the secret mechanism underlying almost all addictive behaviour, and how to get it to work for you, rather than against you (Dr Anna Lembke) — The Productivity Trap: why we have to stop, and how a healthy amount of ‘doing nothing' can lead to heightened levels of creativity, wellbeing, and a more fulfilling existence (Professor Josh Cohen) By attending live, you can interact with the speakers in the Q&A sessions, connect with like-minded participants during the conference, get CPD certification and lifetime access to the recordings from the sessions. As a listener of this podcast, you can get a discount on your ticket, if you go to http://bit.ly/burnout-twu, and use the discount code: POD when registering.

Highly sensitive people and children have an incredible gift which, when understood, can be used to change the world. Unfortunately, being sensitive is still seen as a weakness and many children are told they are too sensitive or are labeled as being difficult. In this conversation Alane Freund, licensed psychotherapist and colleague of Dr Elaine Aron who wrote The Highly Sensitive Person, helps us to understand why some children are more sensitive than others, what this means for them and us as parents, as well as how we can help them embrace their sensitive nature and turn it into their superpower.  Find more information about Alane at alanefreund.com and be sure to check out her Talk at Google at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tKDnsns2bg 

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/WlzlSi1LNBE Alane Freund specializes in working with Highly Sensitive People. Alane is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an international consultant on high sensitivity and has pioneered a form of equine-assisted therapy to help highly sensitive teenagers better appreciate their own traits. Certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, Freund works with rescue horses, highly sensitive beings in their own right, to help children and adults recognize and better understand sensitivity, as well as their own strengths and challenges in social situations. Alane talks about optimal levels of stimulation, and she believes that prevention for anxiety is the key. Overstimulation can look like anxiety, and HSPs can be misdiagnosed with anxiety & depression. Alane leads workshops and retreats across the globe. She has developed and implemented programs for highly sensitive people, children, families, and clinicians who serve them. Alane holds Masters’ degrees in clinical psychology and school counseling. She hosts the twice monthly “Are You Highly Sensitive LIVE” This is her story and this is her Passion. PASSIONATE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT • Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) • HSP self-test • Highly sensitive introvert • Highly sensitive extrovert • Understanding an empath and empathy • 5 things HSPs (Highly Sensitive People) need to do to flourish (the FIVE to THRIVE) • Equine-assisted therapy to help highly sensitive teenagers better appreciate their own traits. • Designing a life that is compatible with your nervous system • Overstimulation can look like anxiety, and HSPs can be misdiagnosed with anxiety & depression • ADHD, ADD & HSP? • Prevention for anxiety • 20 second experience to lower arousal level • Parents of Highly Sensitive Children SPREAD THE PASSION HOST: Luisa WEBSITE: https://passionharvest.com/ PASSION HARVEST ON SOCIAL YOU TUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PassionHarvest/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/PassionHarvest/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Passionharvest SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3BogbavOan3FP1r1JXLxmV SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/user-796690230 ITUNES: https: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/passion-harvest/id1451566598 LEAVE A PODCAST REVIEW IN I TUNES http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1451566598 CONNECT WITH ALANE FREUND WEBSITE: https://www.alanefreund.com/ AreYouHighlySensitive.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alanefreundlmft/?hl=en FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3gbS6T2 YOU TUBE: https://bit.ly/3atLc87 EVENTBRITE: https://bit.ly/3slohBP https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ #Passionharvest #Passionharvestinterivew

AlaneFreund.comAreYouHighlySensitive.comAlane Freund, MS, MA, is an International Consultant on High Sensitivity (ICHS) and family therapist who helps highly sensitive people and their families focus on solutions through therapy, consultation, and speaking. She has developed numerous programs for highly sensitive people, families, teens, and clinicians who serve them. She is known for her widely recognized Talk at Google, Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person on YouTube. Alane Freund can be reached through her website, alanefreund.com.A DAY ON NEURODIVERSITY Alane Freund on Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Personhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiversity-online-conference-tickets-150736399629?aff=AlaneFreundPivots and Vectors with Alane Freundhttps://youtu.be/JUWiv-xO6jIHeart and Mind Equine Herd Ranking and Linkinghttps://youtu.be/PlM0jQHZ2_A

Do you have a keen imagination, rich inner life, and vivid dreams?  Is time alone each day as essential as air?  Do others call you too shy or overly sensitive?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be a highly sensitive person or HSP. In this talk Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Alane Freund who is an expert consultant working with the trait of high sensitivity, talks about how to use your strengths as an HSP, coping mechanisms for dealing with overstimulation, ways to improve your relationships, and the latest developments in research about highly sensitive people.  For more information about Alane Freund's work and highly sensitive people, visit areyouhighlysensitive.com and hsperson.com. Visit http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle/HSP to watch the video.

Licensed family therapist and international consultant on high sensitivity Alane Freund explains what high sensitivity is, how it shows up in children, teens, and adults, and gives her insights on how parents can help their highly sensitive kids flourish. For more info, visit: www.tiltparenting.com/session214

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TITLE Flourishing As A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) During Times of Stress GUEST  Alane Freund, MS, MA, LMFT EPISODE OVERVIEW  During times of stress, the Highly Sensitive Person can fare better than the other 80% when we cultivate environments that help us flourish, as well as being mindful about what we consume. Overstimulation can look like anxiety, and HSPs can be misdiagnosed with anxiety & depression. Alane talks about optimal levels of stimulation, and she believes that prevention for anxiety is the key. She shares what she does to prevent anxiety.  Alane also provides more than 15 resources for HSPs. HIGHLIGHTS For teens and men, we can refer to being an HSP as having a finely tuned nervous system or having a highly reactive brain There are 1.6 Billion Highly Sensitive People Anxiety comes from overstimulation The #1 treatment for anxiety is prevention We need to learn what brings on anxiety We want to find our optimal level of arousal Research studies show that Rhesus monkeys who had higher reactive brains did better when assigned to a Rhesus monkey who was a skilled mother.  These monkeys became leaders. The reactive baby monkeys who were assigned to less skilled mothers had higher incidences of sickness and injury Highly Sensitive Children who encounter stressors (marital conflict, shame, etc.) have higher incidences of illness and injury For those 80% of children who don’t have the trait, andare exposed to stress, most had a flat line meaning they were almost not impacted by stressors at all When a Highly Sensitive Child (HSC) has a parent or caregiver who assists the child in managing stressors, those HSCs have better outcomes and are much less likely to have problems compared to children without the trait exposed to the same stressors Those HSCs that have many stressors (or high stress) in their environments are more likely to experience illness or injuries, including adult anxiety or depression. However, HSPs and HSCs are more responsive to intervention and treatment than the 80% who are not sensitive Many HSCs tend to be more articulate, have a keen sense of humor, they get along well with adults (mini-adults) They can also be late bloomers, and slow developers due to DOES DOES—4 Core Characteristics Dr. Elaine Aron Identified D—depth of processing O—Overarousal or Overstimulation E—Emotional Responsiveness/Empathy S—Sensitive to Subtle Stimuli It’s not uncommon for HSPs to be diagnosed with depression & anxiety.  To the outside observer, what is depth of processing and being thoughtful or becoming overaroused may be misinterpreted as depression and/or anxiety Children need an adult who gets them and understands them (not a parent) Every little bit of good stuff we got in childhood, we use moving forward During challenging times, HSPs fare better. We process and we know what’s needed We need to help young girls feel better about themselves We provide emotional leadership in our families and communities.  Our species needs this to thrive We need to find ways to discharge what we are processing Journaling can be very helpful Extroverts may choose to process verbally Overstimulation looks like anxiety, which can become a habit.  On the continuum is stress on one end and panic attacks on the other end What can we do to prevent the climb up the scale Prevention for anxiety is the key Who knows what it is for you—you know the truth; you see the truth Suggestions: Meditate 2x/day Meditation is not optional for HSPs We need to revisit spirituality Exercise (until you sweat) daily Take a sip of water every 15-20 minutes Close your eyes to reduce overstimulation and to reset (80% of stimulation comes in visually) Boredom is understimulation—you need to do something to alleviate the boredom It’s important to find the optimal level of stimulation (not over or under stimulation)—good luck with this one! Alane says to call her if you need help figuring this out. If you think you’re an HSP and take the adult version of the test, but don’t score in the range, take the child’s version of the test and think back to when you were a child and what you remember hearing about yourself When it’s hard; it’s hard--lean into the hard and let it be until you can remember to do self-care We need to read, especially fiction with a  good plot as another way to rest our minds Alane suggests audiobooks because they can be soothing without getting overstimulated.  A few of her suggestions are listed under resources HSPs do best when they participate in good therapy or coaching Our planet is healing with this pandemic Opposite Reframe: The world is upside down right now, so “What is right side up?” The importance of breath Bellows breath Pranyama Breathing/Alternate nostril breathing Practice doing a hard style plank where you tense your core for 5-10 seconds, which can interrupt anxiety (and you can do this sitting in your chair or standing as well) Practice a Loving Kindness Meditation When we pray or meditate for others it eases our anxiety HSPs can find it difficult to pray for or focus on ourselves, so start with loving kindness for others. Our empathy makes this easier. Codependency is NOT the same as empathy We can have loving detachment and care for others Your caring for others does not have to be at the risk or detriment of caring for yourself It’s important that we take care of ourselves—we are the vessel We are the emotional leaders We need to protect the sensitive children We can stop others from shaming them for having feelings; they are the ones who will change the world GUEST BIO Alane Freund, MS, MA, LMFT, (Lic. #36077) has helped adults, youth, and families focus on solutions through psychotherapy and consultation over three decades in the mental health field. An International Consultant on High Sensitivity (ICHS) working closely with Dr. Elaine Aron, Ms. Freund has developed and implemented programs for highly sensitive people, children, families, and clinicians who serve them. She also holds Masters’ degrees in clinical psychology and school counseling. Ms. Freund specializes in family therapy and education with and about highly sensitive people and LGBTQ+ families. A skilled facilitator and therapist, an HSP herself, and the parent of a highly sensitive young adult, she teaches workshops, offers consultation, has a twice monthly Are You Highly Sensitive LIVE Q&A webinar, and leads groups and retreats, including the HSPs & Horses™ retreats at Heart and Mind Equine in Northern California with Elaine Aron, PhD (CEs offered). Ms. Freund is an instructor at retreat centers, Kripalu in Massachusetts and 1440 Multiversity in California, as well as teaching at the California Institute for Psychotherapy and the California Institute of Integral Studies in California. She can be reached for consultation or referrals through her website, alanefreund.com. PODCAST HOST Patricia knows what it’s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, truthteller, and black sheep.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation and compassion.  She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other HSPs know that they aren’t alone, and that being an HSP has amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for HSPs that focus on self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, and creating a lifestyle that honors us  LINKS Alane’s Links This is a live (on Zoom) panel I led with some other members of the International Consultants on High Sensitivity (Elaine Aron's hand-selected and trained consultants.) There are even more videos, so you can subscribe to Alane Freund LMFT on You Tube to see more. Are You Highly Sensitive LIVE…a twice a month live webinar for Q&A with highly sensitive people and parents raising highly sensitive children. For every webinar, members get to ask questions (ahead of time or live), and I do my best to answer them! We are building a really lovely community at areyouhighlysensitive.com. Listeners of the podcast will get 50% off their first month if you type in the discount code: OFFERUS Website for therapy, speaking, consultation: alanefreund.com Facebook Alane Freund Alane Freund LMFT Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child and Teen Heart and Mind Equine I am an admin of Elaine Aron and High Sensitivity Facebook group which I invite you all to join. I recommend you say “referred by Alane Freund in the questions to join so you are accepted more readily. Instagram @alanefreundlmft Bellows breath-- https://chopra.com/articles/how-and-why-to-perform-bhastrika-breath 10 minute Yoga with Adrienne-- https://www.google.com/search?q=10+minute+yoga+with+adrienne&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS843US843&oq=10+minute+yoga+with+adrienne&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.6818j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Sun Salutation Yoga with Adrienne--https://www.google.com/search?q=yoga+with+adrienne+sun+salutation&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS843US843&oq=yoga+with+adrienne+sun+salutation&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4.4621j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Pranyama Breathing-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=395ZloN4Rr8 Hard Style Plank Tense Core-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jTOit8PkVY Loving Kindness Meditation-- https://self-compassion.org/guided-self-compassion-meditations-mp3-2/ Movie—Sensitive: The Untold Story Dr. Elaine Aron’s website--https://hsperson.com/ Pema Chodrin-- https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product-category/products/ Linda Graham—Bouncing Back-- https://lindagraham-mft.net/ Eve Decker Blog—Loving Kindness https://evedecker.com/lovingkindness/ Ted Zeff—Strong Sensitive Boy http://drtedzeff.com/ Chief Inspector Gamache Louise Penny Series-- https://www.gamacheseries.com/about/ Harry Potter series-- https://www.wizardingworld.com/discover/books Outlander—series http://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/outlander-series/   Patricia’s Links HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/ To write a review in itunes:  click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2  select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review” Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Closed/Private Facebook group for Therapists and Healers--https://www.facebook.com/groups/208565440423641/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Meetup-- https://www.meetup.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-Meetup/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

In today’s episode guest Alane Freund, LMFT and International Consultant on Highly Sensitivity shares her journey of being a horsewoman from a young age to leading workshops and retreats for HSPs using horses, specializing in family therapy and education with families raising HS kids and HS teens and the magic of equine-assisted psychotherapy. Ms. Freund is on faculty at Kripalu in MA and 1440 Multiversity in CA as well as teaching at California Institute for Psychotherapy and the California Institute of Integral Studies. For full show notes: https://nicoleburgesscoaching.com/ep78

High sensitivity is a trait shared by 20% of the population, serving a vital function in the survival of the species. Susan speaks about the joys and challenges of heightened sensitivity with Alane Freund, colleague of Dr. Elaine Aron who wrote The Highly Sensitive Person and The Highly Sensitive Child, in anticipation of a Master Class they will be teaching with Dr. Aron. A fascinating look at the gifts of deep feeling and creativity, as well as the challenges of overstimulation that come with this trait.https://susanstiffelman.com/podcast-episode-freund/

Featuring a special conversation with a special woman in my life: MY mother. And other guests including Helané Wahbeh, Alane Freund, Trine Veiss Mikkelsen, Kimberley Manning, Renee Trudeau and more.I also share more favourite bits and wrap up hits on topics that include: Feminism, sensitivity, nervous system health, intuition, menstrual health, self-care and more. Don't miss this one!It was fun and meaningful and its jam packed with practical tools and insight to help navigate the journey through motherhood. There is lots to glean.Enjoy.If you're gaining value from these conversations please consider helping the podcast continue and thrive by making a one time donation or by joining the amazing group of patrons offering monthly donations for as little as $3/month (that's less than a coffee!).  Both can be found by scrolling on my website a little further down www.JulieinConversation.com or herehttp://www.Patreon.com/JulieinConversation.comThank you.**************************************************************************************************Show notes:*8:22Marion Light - Invitation to be present www.MarionLight.com- “the past and our future exist in the present moment”An intimate conversation with a very special guest, my mother.*14.50*36:28Intuition. The Science of Channeling and Intuition-Helané Wahbeh- www.Noetic.org, ND, MCR is the Director of Research at The Institute of Noetic SciencesAncestral healing."...we could expand into our full selves as mothers that would then influence the next generation because not only are we mothers of daughters, but we're mothers of sons and if we are a free balanced woman, we are more capable of raising balanced and free men and women.*46:44- What is channeling and intuition?"You don't need to go outside of yourself to find the answers that you need."*56:02 Who am I? - Helané Wahbeh*01:03:00- 11 minute meditation WHO AM I? Guided by Julie*01:12:56- Renée Trudeau www.ReneeTrudeau.com- is an internationally recognized transformational coach/speaker and author.Managing our energy not managing our time.*01:18:38- Alane Freund, MS, MA, LMFT, has helped youth and families focus on solutions. An advanced certified consultant for highly sensitive people, Ms. Freund has worked closely with Dr. Elaine Aron."Sensitivity is a super-power, it's always an asset."*01:33:33- Irene Lyon. Nervous System Specialist. www.IreneLyon.com"I call it biological embodiment. It's really getting into the body, but it's more than just going out for a walk or exercising or going to yoga. It's really learning to listen to our impulses biologically."*01:36:40- Trine Veiss Mikkelsen, professional Yoga Therapist, Menstrual Health Coach, Life Coach"The uterus is for each and every one of us. Our first home.*0:145:18- Kimberley Manning, Ph.D.- Principal of The Simone de Beauvoir Institute- Concordia University. A parent, political scientist and passionate advocate."I choose to use the word parent to bring attention to the fact, or not necessarily only to bring the attention about, or maybe it is, you'll tell me, but you said these words to bring attention to the fact that parenting is a gendered activity. ""Feminism is a practice, it's a work in progress and it requires constant reflection and, and revisiting and reading..."

Featuring a special conversation with a special woman in my life: MY mother. And other guests including Helané Wahbeh, Alane Freund, Trine Veiss Mikkelsen, Kimberley Manning, Renee Trudeau and more.I also share more favourite bits and wrap up hits on topics that include: Feminism, sensitivity, nervous system health, intuition, menstrual health, self-care and more. Don't miss this one!It was fun and meaningful and its jam packed with practical tools and insight to help navigate the journey through motherhood. There is lots to glean.Enjoy.If you're gaining value from these conversations please consider helping the podcast continue and thrive by making a one time donation or by joining the amazing group of patrons offering monthly donations for as little as $3/month (that's less than a coffee!).  Both can be found by scrolling on my website a little further down www.JulieinConversation.com or herehttp://www.Patreon.com/JulieinConversation.comThank you.**************************************************************************************************Show notes:*8:22Marion Light - Invitation to be present www.MarionLight.com- “the past and our future exist in the present moment”An intimate conversation with a very special guest, my mother.*14.50*36:28Intuition. The Science of Channeling and Intuition-Helané Wahbeh- www.Noetic.org, ND, MCR is the Director of Research at The Institute of Noetic SciencesAncestral healing."...we could expand into our full selves as mothers that would then influence the next generation because not only are we mothers of daughters, but we're mothers of sons and if we are a free balanced woman, we are more capable of raising balanced and free men and women.*46:44- What is channeling and intuition?"You don't need to go outside of yourself to find the answers that you need."*56:02 Who am I? - Helané Wahbeh*01:03:00- 11 minute meditation WHO AM I? Guided by Julie*01:12:56- Renée Trudeau www.ReneeTrudeau.com- is an internationally recognized transformational coach/speaker and author.Managing our energy not managing our time.*01:18:38- Alane Freund, MS, MA, LMFT, has helped youth and families focus on solutions. An advanced certified consultant for highly sensitive people, Ms. Freund has worked closely with Dr. Elaine Aron."Sensitivity is a super-power, it's always an asset."*01:33:33- Irene Lyon. Nervous System Specialist. www.IreneLyon.com"I call it biological embodiment. It's really getting into the body, but it's more than just going out for a walk or exercising or going to yoga. It's really learning to listen to our impulses biologically."*01:36:40- Trine Veiss Mikkelsen, professional Yoga Therapist, Menstrual Health Coach, Life Coach"The uterus is for each and every one of us. Our first home.*0:145:18- Kimberley Manning, Ph.D.- Principal of The Simone de Beauvoir Institute- Concordia University. A parent, political scientist and passionate advocate."I choose to use the word parent to bring attention to the fact, or not necessarily only to bring the attention about, or maybe it is, you'll tell me, but you said these words to bring attention to the fact that parenting is a gendered activity. ""Feminism is a practice, it's a work in progress and it requires constant reflection and, and revisiting and reading..."

Join us as we delve into understanding The Highly Sensitive Person and The Highly Sensitive Child, with Alane Freund, MA, MS, LMFT, close collaborator of Dr. Elaine Aron, Family and Marital Therapist specializing in Highly Sensitive People. www.HeartandMindEquine.com, www.hsperson.comThere is so much value to gain and research shared from Alane Freund in this conversation that impacts us all. People we meet daily, people like you and me. Teachers, parents, physicians, therapists, caregivers, neighbours, friends, and of course, our children in their classrooms, with their friends, in their community and at home.May you receive much benefit and share it with those you know who will also gain from hearing about this topic.In this conversation Alane shared the 5 things HSPs (Highly Sensitive People) need to do to flourish, how high sensitivity is often a misunderstood trait and is often misdiagnosed, and Alane even took us through a 20 second experience to lower our arousal level and help our children do the same.Here’s to honouring your sensitivity, and the sensitivity in the children you know and nurture.Cheerswww.JulieinConversation.com

Join us as we delve into understanding The Highly Sensitive Person and The Highly Sensitive Child, with Alane Freund, MA, MS, LMFT, close collaborator of Dr. Elaine Aron, Family and Marital Therapist specializing in Highly Sensitive People. www.HeartandMindEquine.com, www.hsperson.comThere is so much value to gain and research shared from Alane Freund in this conversation that impacts us all. People we meet daily, people like you and me. Teachers, parents, physicians, therapists, caregivers, neighbours, friends, and of course, our children in their classrooms, with their friends, in their community and at home.May you receive much benefit and share it with those you know who will also gain from hearing about this topic.In this conversation Alane shared the 5 things HSPs (Highly Sensitive People) need to do to flourish, how high sensitivity is often a misunderstood trait and is often misdiagnosed, and Alane even took us through a 20 second experience to lower our arousal level and help our children do the same.Here’s to honouring your sensitivity, and the sensitivity in the children you know and nurture.Cheerswww.JulieinConversation.com

Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights and strong smells? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows? When you were a child, did your parents or teachers see you as sensitive or shy? Then you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), along with 15-20% of the general population. My hunch is that the percentage is much higher among people with autoimmune disease. In this podcast, psychotherapist Alane Freund teaches us what this term means. And if we fall into this category, how we can reap the benefits and overcome the challenges?

Show Notes: How to Help your Sensitive Child to Thrive This is the second episode on understanding and raising a highly sensitive child (The first episode in the series is here). We get some great tips on helping our children to function socially in a society that values being tough, learn more about Equine Assisted Learning, and discuss mindfulness and counseling as a highly sensitive person. Summary For the foundations, check out the first episode on Highly Sensitive Children. How can Highly Sensitive Children (HSC) thrive in societies that value being tough? Common phrases in these societies might be "When the going gets tough, the tough get going", "You're too sensitive", and "I'll give you something to cry about". Parent and child need to understand that highly sensitive people process the world differently. It is appropriate for HSCs to hold back, and take time to process before they are required to respond and react. Visit the new school before the first day. Minimise the number of new experiences experienced at one time. Rhesis monkeys have society and parenting styles very similar to humans. Researchers allocated "uptight" (Highly Sensitive) infant monkeys to responsive or unresponsive parents. "Uptight" infants with skilled, responsive parents thrived and became the leaders of the group. "Uptight" infants with unresponsive parents they were the lowest functioning in their group. (1) Should parents be helping HSCs to "harden up"? HSCs have differential susceptibility. That means negative and positive experiences affect them more than non-HSCs. Everything we do to help support HSCs to have positive experiences have great effect. In contrast forcing scary/noisy/overstimulating experiences on HSCs can make things a lot worse. Teaching, learning, and modelling self-care is really important. Avoiding hunger, getting good sleep, scheduling in time out etc. With a childhood that honors sensitivity, HSCs can grow into really amazing adults. Equine-assisted learning Equine assisted Growth And Learning Association (EGALA) model. Alane Freund met Elaine Aron, the original researcher on high sensitivity, through horse riding. EGALA is ideal for HSPs because they tend to do well in nature and love animals. Alane and Elaine developed workshops: "HSPs and Horses". Alane became certified as therapist for HSPs in addition to Marriage and Family Therapist and EGALA training. Workshops are comfortable, they encourage people to take breaks and snack throughout. Alane Freund Has been horse training and riding since childhood. Her high empathy for others led naturally into counselling. Has been a Marriage and Family Therapist for about 25 years. Counselling as an HSP Can be very confronting. Alane found it helps to envisage a beautiful box inside her during client sessions. She opens the box to receive the client's experience and thoroughly explore it during the session. Then when the session is finished, she closes the box. When seeing clients with an HSP's level of depth, we cannot accept the same level of case load. Mindfulness Can help, but can also be problematic because HSCs are deep thinkers, they can get lost in their own thinking. Focusing on nature can really help. Links Patreon Support Page at https://www.patreon.com/PracticalResearchParenting where you can help me to continue these podcasts for you and millions of others. Self test for adults and children at hsperson.com Books on highly sensitive people and children at hsperson.com/store/bookstore/ Recommend Elaine Aron's book "The Highly Sensitive Child" and Ted Zeff's book "Strong sensitive boy". Blog post where I discovered the trait: 7 Things You Should Never Say to the Parent of a Highly Sensitive Child (by Megan Stonelake) References 1. Suomi, S. J. (1991). Uptight and laid-back monkeys: individual differences in the res...

Show Notes: How to Help your Sensitive Child to Thrive Do you have a sensitive child? Does she have major melt-downs especially after high excitement, or in a new or crowded place. Does he notice the little things? Does she sometimes seem shy? Being a sensitive child, and a sensitive person is a wonderful thing, if we just craft our environment and actions. Listen to this interview with Alane Freund to discover how to help your sensitive child to thrive. Listen to this episode first, then check out How to Help your Sensitive Child to Thrive Part 2 here. Summary Highly Sensitive Children Highly sensitive people are distinguished by the following characteristics: Depth of processing: Reflect more than others about the meaning of life, decisions, ideas etc. Over stimulation: Notice everything and therefore get overstimulated easily. Emotional Responsiveness and Empathy: Stronger emotional reactions, easily moved to laugh, or cry. Sensitive to subtle stimuli: Notice moods, subtle sounds, smells, tastes. Sensory Processing Sensitivity Trait Highly sensitive people and children are those with the sensory processing sensitivity trait. This trait is: Common across species: Found in 15-20% of over 100 species, possibly present in all species. Innate: Animals and people are born with it. Adaptive: Every species need highly sensitive members to warn them of danger, to survive threats, and think more deeply about things. Even present in prey animals: All horses are sensitive because they are prey animals, but still 15-20% are more highly sensitive. Tend to be more spooky, challenging, and don't like to be touched. Equally common for males and females at least in humans. Observed in both extroverts and introverts: 70% of HS people are introverts. Expressed differently depending on the person/animal and environment. Major advantages Highly sensitive children and people are really wonderful as long as they look after themselves and limit over stimulation: Ask really insightful questions. Think deeply about issues. Detect and warn of danger. Stop to smell the roses. Empathise and make deep connections with others. Possible developmental challenges Highly Sensitive Children experience similar developmental stages to other children, but these can be amplified. For example they can be (but aren't always): Particularly fussy eaters. Perfectionists: Prefer to do something once and make sure it is done right. Difficult sleepers: Sleep difficulties due to over stimulation and over arousal. Screens and caffeine (even from chocolate) can be especially problematic. Can have greater sleep need. Experience Social Challenges: Need to process new situations and places before entering and engaging with them. Labelled "Shy": Can become labelled as shy. Tend to prefer quiet play. Prone to tantrums, meltdowns, and other challenging behaviour when over stimulated: E.g. Get over stimulated when children at preschool get too loud and busy. Parenting Challenges Parenting a highly sensitive child can be challenging. In addition to the points above: Childhood looks very different for a highly sensitive child. Some parents can struggle to accept this. E.g. HSC's may not want big birthday parties. Hard to access the amount of patience that a highly sensitive child needs. If an HSC's needs aren't met, behaviour becomes challenging Takes longer to move into new environment. Can still meltdown from overstimulation even when changes are gradual, they are well slept, and well fed. If you suspect you have a highly sensitive child, or are highly sensitive yourself... 1. Test yourself and your child for high sensitivity at www.hsperson.com 2. Read The Highly Sensitive Child and check out other resources at www.hsperson.com 3. Explain the trait to your child. Perhaps you could describe it as a special sort of superpower.