Unapologetically Sensitive

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Unapologetically Sensitive episodes

March 16, 2021111 This feels so awkward; my vulnerability softens my husband and improves communication, with Anni Furniss
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This feels so awkward; my vulnerability softens my husband and improves communication

GUEST

Anni Furniss

EPISODE OVERVIEW

This is an honest and vulnerable chat. Anni talks about feeling awkward, and how her vulnerability makes communication with her husband easier. She talks about expectations around friendships, and the challenges and corresponding strengths she finds being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Anni talks about feeling overwhelmed when she has tasks to accomplish and how the interplay with her ADHD. We talk about people's perceptions when you have a partner who has a disability.

GUEST

Anni Furniss is a visual artist and an HSP. She thrives on finding new ways to navigate the world by adapting. She also has a physical degenerative disability, ADD and anxiety so has a plethora of physical and neuro diversity. For over 20 years she has used art as a healing outlet and art is also her full-time job. She had a hard time working in conventional jobs, so she made her own. Her husband is totally blind and is a woodworker. We run our business together and make a great team. We live in the Pacific Northwest and have a fur kid named Pickle.

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Anni's Links

Website-- https://www.furnissstudios.com/

Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/annifurnissart/

TikTok--https://www.tiktok.com/@anni.the.artist

Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/annifurniss

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

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50 min
March 11, 2021110 I wanted to understand my wife, who is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Pete Childs
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I wanted to understand my wife, who is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

GUEST

Pete Childs

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Pete talks about wondering if he is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Taking the Online HSP Course helped Pete change how he looks at his interactions with his wife, who is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Pete learned to understand more about what his wife (and Highly Sensitive Child) need. He learned more about self-care, being gentle with himself, as well as being able to be with like-minded people and building connections. Tune in to see if Pete considers himself to be a Highly Sensitive Person.

GUEST

Pete Childs is a Museum Professional, Musician and Artist.

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

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Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
20 min
March 09, 2021109 The Power of Attachment Styles and the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Jessica Fern, MS
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The Power of Attachment Styles and the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

GUEST

Jessica Fern, MS

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Jessica Fern explains why attachment is important; what fosters a secure attachment; what creates an insecure attachment; the 4 types of attachment systems, and she has an insight about the Highly Sensitive Person and attachment. We talk about how attachment injuries show up in relationships, and that ruptures and misattunement aren't always bad. Jessica talks about what to do if we're experiencing an attachment injury, and we want to regulate and experience a secure attachment.

HIGHLIGHTS

What is attachment

Attachment theory John Bowlby

We're wired to expect connection

We have a biological need for attunement.

It's a primary survival response—emotional bonding

Why is attachment important

It's our blueprint for life

It dictates our sense of self-esteem

We learn that people are safe, we can trust and that we are cared for

What fosters a secure attachment

In childhood, children need a safe haven and a safe base

Caretakers/parents receive you

You have a safe place to turn to

You and your needs are responded to

ARE—Available, Responsive, Emotionally Engaged

What types of things create insecure attachment

Neglect, abuse, emotional neglect, childhood emotional abuse, having parents who are emotionally immature

Inconsistency in responding to your needs

Codependency on the parent's part—role reversal

Over focus on independence

4 types of attachments:

Secure

You still will have insecurities

Can communicate your needs

Respect your self and and your partner's needs

Can set boundaries

Don't worry about getting too close or being engulfed or abandoned

Avoidant/Dismissive

Withdrawn

Keep people at arm's length

Don't have needs

Very independent

Minimizing other's needs

Aloof, uncaring

Can be related to Narcisstic Personality Disorder

Ambivalent (Anxious)/Preoccupied

Hyperactivating

Focus on the partner

Concerned about being left

"clingy," "needy," "too much"

Tuned into relational needs

Miss red flags

Don't trust love when they receive it

Can be related to Borderline Personality Disorder

Disorganized/Fearful/Withdrawn

Due to overt trauma

Push/pull

Come here/go away

Insights about the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and attachment

Highly Sensitive Children (HSCs) and parents have mismatched nervous systems

Can create a disorganized/fearful/avoidant attachment

HSPs tend to internalize

How do attachment injuries show up in relationships?

Problems with intimacy

Ruptures in relationships

Missatunements

Mistrust

Conflict/avoidance of conflict

If we're experiencing an attachment injury, what are things we can do to get that feeling of security

Lean in/lean back

Imagine your partner either extending to you, or you taking your energy back

Body scan for a relaxation

Imagine the people who love and support you around you in a peaceful place you imagine

Repeat, "In this moment, I am safe."

Imagine your inner protector/outer protector

GUEST

Jessica Fern is a Psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and author of the book Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and NonMonomgamy. In her international private practice, Jessica works with individuals, couples, and people in multiple-partner relationships who no longer want to be limited by their reactive patterns, cultural conditioning, insecure attachment styles, and past traumas, helping them to embody new possibilities in life and love. Learn more at JessicaFern.com

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Jessical's Links

Website-- https://www.jessicafern.com/

Diane Poole-Heller-- https://dianepooleheller.com/

Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

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Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
58 min
March 04, 2021108 Coming to a Place of Peace Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Heather Bollman
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Coming to a Place of Peace Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

GUEST

Heather Bollman, MSN, RN

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Heather did not like being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). She struggled with accepting the trait. She also felt challenged being a Highly Sensitive Person and working as a nurse. Heather talks about learning to accept how she's wired, and developing an understanding of the trait, and being able to verbalize to others about being a Highly Sensitive Person.

GUEST

Heather Bollman, MSN, RN, is someone who is still learning who she is. She's an RN who holds a master's degree, and she's been practicing for almost 16 years. She's an introvert, an HSP, and an empath.

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

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Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive

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Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
27 min
March 02, 2021107 A Sensitive Man Who Embraces and Loves his Sensitivity with Andy Smallman
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A Sensitive Man Who Embraces and Loves his Sensitivity.

GUEST

Andy Smallman

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Andy talks about being called a woman/man when he was a teacher, and having a girlfriend break up with him because he wasn't "tough enough." His personal stories embody vulnerability that most can relate to, and they show his remarkable resilience. Andy is passionate about helping boys maintain their sensitivity. He and his wife founded a school based on social and emotional learning, and he now offers online classes internationally for kids to learn to see awe and wonder, and to focus on kindness.

GUEST

For over 25 years, Andy Smallman has been promoting ordinary activities that awaken kindness, helping people connect to their true nature and increase peace in the world. With our shelter-in-place rules, he has been helping people feel less isolated by offering opportunities to connect with others via video chat. Andy is also a visionary educator, being the founding director of the Puget Sound Community School. Andy has brought his pioneering work in SEL (Social & Emotional Learning) online, offering children from all over the world a chance to connect to others.

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Andy's Links

https://andysmallman.com

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

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Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive

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Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
1 hr 7 min
February 23, 2021106 We (HSPs) Are Not Too Much, with Susan Kraker
TITLE

We (HSPs) are not too much

GUEST

Susan Kraker

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Susan is a therapist who specializes in relationships, and she works with the Highly Sensitive Person. She decided to take the Online HSP Course because she didn't have many friends who were also Highly Sensitive. We had a rupture during one of the groups, and we talk about this. Susan has some astute observations. We both talk about some common wounds we both have, and the conversation goes deep and is very vulnerable.

GUEST

Susan Kraker is a therapist who specializes in relationships, mid-life dating and HSP courtship.

Education: New York University (NYU), Gallaudet University and the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology at University of Southern California (USC). Susan is originally from NY but currently resides with her husband, Pi, and two munchkin cats in Los Angeles.

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Head/Heart Conversations four-part series will help participants learn about themselves as well as enhance their clinical skills -- CEUs included!

The first webinar on March 5th, 2021 led by Sarah Buino is called Conversations with a Wounded Healer. It's a call to action encouraging therapists to step into their own healing with courage.

And as a special thank you to listeners, you can get $10 off your order by using the code "HSP" when you register.

For more info and to register, visit https://www.tinyurl.com/HHConvos

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

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Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive

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Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
55 min
February 16, 2021105 Leadership Skills that are Innate Traits for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with Dr. Catherine Zeisner
TITLE
Leadership Skills that are innate traits for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

GUEST

Dr. Catherine Zeisner

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Dr. Catherine Zeisner describes what she calls competencies of good leadership. We talk about thriving, resiliency, authenticity, self-advocacy and the value of sharing one's feelings. We relate these competencies back to how the Highly Sensitive Person is innately wired, and how these skills show up in relationships with our partner, co-workers, friendships, families and in parenting in addition to leadership roles.

HIGHLIGHTS

Empathic

Good listener

Humble

Believe in the team/trust

Lead by example

Motivate

Adaptable/flexible

Compassionate

Decisive

Consistent

Problem solver

No bias

Positive

Kind

Are a learner/genuinely curious

Respectful

Inclusive

Resourceful

Passionate

Service oriented

3 components for resiliency

Physical

Have a confidante (someone who sees you, gets you, and that you trust)

Patricia's add on: you can have all the feels, and we can hold the tension between feelings like anger, frustration, disappointment, and what we can control, and what we're grateful for

It's not an either/or, it's a both/and

Positive Disposition

GUEST

Dr. Catherine Zeisner is a proud Canadian scholar practitioner who believes the best in education is right around the corner. As an assistant professor at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, Catherine teaches graduate students, is a published scholar and teaching award winner.

Catherine believes all students can learn and all teachers can thrive in our diverse educational settings. Catherine knows relationships are the key to school success by bridging the gaps between what's needed and what's possible. "Anything is possible if you have the right people in the right room at the right time, focusing on the right things."

Dr. Zeisner has a very simple message for educators around the world…PUSH UP! Behaviours that respectfully challenges the status quo, engages a wide community, and gets others to think differently. The kind of difference that provides success for students' tomorrow, today!

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Dr. Zeisner's Links:

Twitter @principalzed

Tiktok @DrZeisner

Youtube Catherine Zeisner

The Remind App

Patricia's Links:

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

Podcast Survey-- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-fAYIyFgVb0VHlDorfm8ZdXClCcYDlv0cSP2RXZSZY16SIQ/viewform

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Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/

Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber

Tik Tok-- https://www.tiktok.com/@hsppodcast

e-mail-- [email protected]

Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive

Shelly Aaron Productions—[email protected]

Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
1 hr 8 min
February 09, 2021104 Boundaries, Consent and Creating Safety with Touch. A Conversation with a Certified Cuddle Therapist with Keeley Shoup
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Boundaries, Consent and Creating Safety with Touch. A Conversation with a Certified Cuddle Therapist

GUEST

Keeley Shoup

EPISODE OVERVIEW

We underestimate the healing properties of touch, and the limitations of talk therapy. Keeley talks about the professional training to be a cuddle therapist. She rocks at communication, and setting clear expectations. We talk about awkward situations and how Keeley creates safety for her clients. Keeley provides 2 exercises where we can use touch with ourselves or our partners to stimulate our touch receptors and the release of oxytocin.

HIGHLIGHTS

Exercise for touch with a partner

set a timer for 3 minutes

low risk

very specific

specify where the touch will be

Exercise for touch if you're alone

make an appointment with yourself

set a timer for a specific amount of time (3-5 minutes)

the visual representation of touch stimulates touch receptors, which trick the body into activating mirror neurons

find a video on YouTube that shows healthy touch

Ways to experience self-love:

learn your love language and give yourself gifts in your love language

give yourself the gift of time

how can you give yourself what you'd like to receive?

Read a book

Listen to calming music

GUEST

Keeley Shoup is a certified Cuddle Therapist based in Chicago. She is also a certified Cuddle Party facilitator and a boundaries and consent educator.

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Keeley's Links

Website—www.chicagocuddletherapy.com

Instagram—www.instagram.com/cuddlekeeley

Tik Tok--@chicagocuddletherapy

Cuddling programs:

www.cuddlist.com

www.cuddlesanctuary.com

www.cerifiedcuddlers.com

Resources on healing touch— https://bettymartin.org/

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

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1 hr 2 min
February 08, 2021Bonus Episode 88 Should We Call Sensitivity a Superpower?
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Should We Call Sensitivity a Superpower?

GUEST

Solo episode

EPISODE OVERVIEW

If the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is neutral, is it incorrect to call being an HSP or sensitivity a superpower? This is something I've been thinking about for some time. Dr. Elaine Aron, who coined the trait Highly Sensitive Person, and has written extensively about HSPs, sees the trait as neutral—not positive or negative. Is it a disservice to claim that we have superpowers?

PODCAST HOST

Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller. Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-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 understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us

LINKS

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

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Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
13 min
February 02, 2021103 The Rebellious Widow: A Practical Guide to Love and Life After Loss, with Jill Johnson-Young
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The Rebellious Widow: A Practical Guide to Love and Life After Loss

GUEST

Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Jill talks about the impetus for writing her newest book, "The Rebellious Widow: Reclaiming Life and Love after Loss," which came from the blogs she wrote through the deaths of both of her wives. Jill's book is a guide to successfully navigate and grow through terminal illness, death, and recovery from being widowed. She wants readers to use it to be prepared for what's coming, from a "boots on the ground" organizing and business that has to get done, to setting boundaries so their process is their own, and it's not driven by the Widow Rules.

HIGHLIGHTS

Jill really talks about how to cope with the resistance widows meet when they decide how they want to do their own grief, from the comments they hear to challenges about their decisions, as well as just how to manage all the people who want to say something helpful but end up hurting the grieving person. Jill also covers who will benefit from the book- people facing chronic illness with a partner that could become terminal, couples preparing for entering hospice or on hospice, new widows, and the families and friends who want to support or understand them, and therapists who might need a guide for doing effective grief work. Jill also suggests that Widow's Groups would be able to use her book and the worksheets and exercises available online through the book's own website.

GUEST BIO

Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW, is an author, CEO, and therapist specializing in end of life and chronic illness, grief and loss, and dementia, and provides Critical Incident Stress Debriefing when a death occurs in a workplace. As CEO of Central Counseling Services in Riverside and Murrieta, California, she and her business partner created a space for healing that is safe for those who have experienced loss & trauma, and makes it possible for clients to grow and heal. She is a certified by the Grief Recovery Institute, and has created a training and certification for providing grief groups based on her "Finish, Reorganize and Reenter" process, with a full solution focused and secular curriculum for groups and retreats. Jill spent more than a decade with hospice as a medical social worker, and director of social workers, chaplains and grief staff for a large hospice covering more than 3,000 square miles. Jill was part of making her community dementia friendly as a Purple City, and facilitates a dementia support group that is now online and open to all.

As a clinician Jill works with clients and families facing dementia, end of life, chronic illness, grief and loss of all kinds, and geriatric and aging issues. She also coaches those who have had a very recent loss in how to manage the immediate aftermath of a death, and therapists in helping grieving and dementia clients. She loves speaking about those areas on the national level. Her sense of humor fosters better learning. Her goal is to make therapists better at recognizing grief and dementia and knowing how to help clients effectively and with all the areas of life they impact. Jill came to her chosen areas of expertise through her extensive hospice experience and became a subject expert on grief after being widowed twice and marrying the funeral director who took care of both her late wives. Her second wife died as a result of Lewy Body Dementia.

She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the American Association for Therapeutic Humor (AATH).

Jill has a website with resources for therapists and anyone interested in learning more about grief and dementia, www.jilljohnson-young.com, and one for grievers, www.yourpaththroughgrief.com. She also co-hosts a weekly grief chat with Debra Joy Hart, "Humor, Grace and Grief" on Facebook Live. Her book "The Rebellious Widow: A practical guide to love and life after loss" will be out in March, 2021 in bookstores, online and in ebook format.

She now spends quiet evenings with Stacie in the mortuary several nights a week. They share their life with three adult daughters, two grandsons, and a small herd of Oodles, who normally go to work and presentations with her. In the current pandemic they help out at home.

PODCAST HOST

Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and she works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).

LINKS

Jill's Links

Website-- www.jilljohnsonyoung.com

Website--www.centralcounselingservices.net

Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/grieftalker/

Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/Riversidedementiasupport/

Instagram--https://www.instagram.com/jilljohnsonyounglcsw/

LinkedIn--https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilljohnsonyoung/.

My pet is sick: It's time to say goodbye by Jill Johnson-Young

Someone is sick: How do I say Goodbye? By Jill Johnson-Young

Someone I love just died: What happens now? By Jill Johnson-Young

Your own path through grief; A workbook for your journey to recovery by Jill Johnson-Young

Amazon link for Jill's books-- https://www.amazon.com/Jill-A.-Johnson-Young-LCSW/e/B07NPT5NYQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Episode 47: 20+ ways to manage change and loss through the holidays with Jill Johnson-Young https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/episode-47/

Episode 78 When Your Fur Person Dies with Jill Johnson-Young-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/episode-78/

Patricia's Links

HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/

Unapologetically Sensitive Merchandise-- https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/merchandise/

Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/

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Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com
1 hr

About Unapologetically Sensitive

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In this podcast, we explore how sensitivity weaves itself into our lives. We talk about the richness that it adds, and the strengths we have BECAUSE of our sensitivity and some of the challenges it poses as well. If you are a Creative, a deep thinker, a deep feeler, neurodivergent, autistic, a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), an introvert, or identify as INFJ or ENFJ, you may enjoy the in-depth conversations where we talk openly and honestly about how we experience life. This is a podcast where you can learn, relate, laugh and maybe even live a bolder, brighter life.