Signs That You Are a Highly Sensitive Person

What does it mean to be highly sensitive? For those among us who identify as highly sensitive people (HSP) and for those who are highly sensitive but are unaware that such a phenomenon exists — it is likely that you understand on some level that to be sensitive is both a gift and…

Ethics in times of Crisis

The Covid-19 pandemic has so far impacted every aspect of modern life. The economic, social, political and moral…

Embracing Your Introverted Self

Seattle can be a haven for introverted people. Those seeking quiet feel belonging in a place where…

Adjusting to Seasonal Change

It surprises people to hear of my relief at the end of Summer. It also comes as a surprise to my family and…

On Being Depressed

Depression is a common and highly complex phenomenon, requiring understanding from…

Relocating to Seattle

For myself — and many other transplants in this city — relocation is a slow and ongoing process of assimilation and of…

Reclaiming Emotions

How do you cope with emotions that are difficult to bear? Highly sensitive people endure a range of strong emotions, including those that stir up deep psychic pain like sadness, loss or grief. These states are very much a part of the human experience however for highly sensitive people, their…

Taking Care of Yourself during the Holiday Season

How do HSPs cope with all the extra festivities and errands marked on the calendar this month? For those on the sensitive and introverted ends of the spectrum, time spent around others and in busy, noisy environments can be energetically…

Notes on Hope

This has been a very difficult year so far. Some would argue the difficulties began long…

Dealing with Distress: starting your “toolbox”

Our cognitive, affective and behavioral patterns and…