Sensitive Stories

06: Connecting Deeply and Feeling Seen in Relationships as a Highly Sensitive Person


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When you’re overwhelmed, are you able to tell others what you need? In this episode, I talk with Lauren Selfridge, LMFT about creating emotionally safe, deep connections and navigating conflict and:
 
• Translating and communicating our sensitive needs to others 

• Creating emotionally safe, deep connections with HSPs and non-HSPs alike 

• The value of taking breaks during conflicts to soothe your nervous system and create stronger connections in the process 

• Reclaiming sensitivity as resiliency, not a sign of fragility 

Lauren is an extroverted HSP and a licensed psychotherapist living with multiple sclerosis. Through her video therapy practice, she supports clients with chronic illness as well as individuals and couples wanting to build extraordinary relationships - using Imago Dialogue Developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt. Lauren also hosts This Is Not What I Ordered: a podcast on finding our way with chronic illness, loss, and change. She loves helping people create meaningful, deep, and joyful connections with themselves and the people they care about.

Keep in touch with Lauren:
• Website: https://laurenselfridge.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloselfridge   

Resources Mentioned:
• Lauren's Free Guide: 3 Practices for Full Hearted Living with Chronic Illness: https://laurenselfridge.com/listen
• Lauren's This Is Not What I Ordered Podcast: https://laurenselfridge.com/listen
• Imago Relationship Therapy: https://imagorelationships.org

Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at:
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This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional.

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