Self Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents talks about self-care regarding self-confidence, security, self-connection, self-awareness and emotional self-protection. She talks about how being an adult child impacts a person’s choices and behaviors in relationships.  She also talks about how sensitivity can affect a person’s functioning in these areas.

 GUEST

 Lindsay Gibson, PsyD.

 HIGHLIGHTS

Here are some of the questions Dr. Gibson responds to:

·         Tell us about your most recent book Self Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. Why did you write this book?

·         The book has three main sections: what are they, and what can readers expect to get from each topic? Why might adult children of emotionally immature parents (ACEIPs )find these topics especially meaningful?

·         How do you see sensitivity as a trait possibly affecting a person’s functioning in these areas?

·         Do you see a connection between sensitivity and an ACEIPs feelings of security and self-confidence?

·         You’ve mentioned that ACEIPs have been taught not to trust themselves or their self-awareness. Could you talk about this a bit more?

·         In the book you’ve talked about the importance of emotional self-protection. Can you explain what that means exactly?

·         You talk about the crucial importance of a person’s inner self-connection. Why do you make that idea such a central focus?

·         How do these issues affect a person’s choices and behaviors in relationship?

 GUEST BIO

Lindsay Gibson, PsyD. has been a licensed clinical psychologist for over thirty years and specializes in individual adult psychotherapy with adult children of emotionally immature parents. She is the author of four books. Her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents remains a #1 Amazon Best Seller. The follow up to this book is Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, and the 2nd edition of her first book Who You Were Meant To Be has been recently released on Amazon. Her latest book, Self Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, was just released in September 2021. In the past Dr. Gibson has served as an adjunct assistant professor teaching doctoral psychology students.

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 

Dr, Gibson’s links 

Website— http://www.drlindsaygibson.com/

Patricia’s Links

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

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How to Identify a Healthy Relationship

GUEST

Lindsay Gibson, PsyD.

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents describes healthy relationships look like, and she identifies characteristics of a person who is capable of having a healthy relationship. She talks about what to look for at the beginning of a relationship. She also talks about deal breakers and red flags, and why people who had unhappy childhoods tend to get involved with difficult partners. She explains why it can be hard to end a relationship that isn’t working.

HIGHLIGHTS

·         Emotional Immaturity—These people respond like young children or adolescents.  They lack empathy and are not able to see things from another’s point of view.  They lack the ability to self-regulate and they are NOT self-reflective.  They have a strong sense of self, but not of others.  There may be attachment injuries, and a secure attachment is essential to develop a healthy sense of self.

·         What are elements of a healthy relationship?

·         The relationship supports and builds the energy and individuality of each person

·         One has the ability to be empathic—you can imagine your internal experience and the internal experience of the other

·         One is interested in their partner, their well-being, they enjoy their partner’s success and are supportive

·         One is willing to learn

·         One keeps it interesting

·         What are some personality characteristics of a person who is capable of a healthy relationship?

·         One is sensitive and can tune in to the other person

·         One’s personality is complex enough to support individuality (the partner doesn’t have to think, believe, act, do things exactly like the other person to make them feel secure)

·         One automatically takes the other person into account

·         One is able to take turns with problem-solving, compromise

·         One is creative and resilient

·         One knows their own needs and preference and can voice them

·         One can tolerate conflict

·         One can be vulnerable

·         One can manage having competing needs

·         Mature coping mechanisms like humor, or asking for support

·         Why are some people aware of their unhappy childhoods, yet they find themselves involved with difficult people in their adult relationships?

·         HSPs have great insight and great memories

·         HSPs are altruistic and function at a high level

·         If a person doesn’t do the emotional work to heal from childhood, they recognize the patterns, but continue to engage in relationships/patterns that don’t work

·         You must have the emotional experience of what happened to you in childhood

·         When one hasn’t done the emotional work, one doesn’t have the gut feeling or instinct that informs one that this isn’t healthy

·         What signs should a person look for at the beginning of a relationship in order to assess its potential for becoming a healthy relationship?

·         One feels fully seen

·         One is even tempered

·         One is able to own and accept their mistakes

·         One has the ability to apologize and make amends

·         One has the capacity to receive

·         One is enjoyable, playful, has a sense of humor

·         There is a realistic and reliable foundation

·         One can work with reality and they try and understand what’s going on

·         One can think and feel at the same time (one’s brain doesn’t get hijacked with emotion)

·         One can be reasoned with

·         One is respectful of boundaries—if you set a boundary, one might be curious about it (but not defensive or try and push the boundary)

·         One doesn’t psychoanalyze or label or call names (sensitive, overreacting, emotional, unreliable, etc.)

·         One can talk from a feeling place

·         One won’t tell you how you should be feelings

·         One can wait and be patient

·         One can handle stress well (if you see impatience and irritability in the beginning BEWARE!)

·         What are the biggest red flags that indicate that you might be getting involved with an Emotionally Immature Person?

·         You feel like you can’t completely be yourself

·         Not opening up, not completely at ease, watching yourself

·         Your thoughts are scrambled

·         You don’t think as clearly or concisely

·         The person has a history of conflictual relationships, and tends to see themselves as a victim or a rescuer

·         What are deal breakers in any close relationship?

·         If you’re doing a lot of the work, and you can’t communicate your feelings, and you don’t feel safe or confident with the other person

·         The other person is constantly telling you that you’re the problem

·         Why is it difficult to end a difficult relationship?

·         We bond with others for a sense of survival.

·         It’s familiar and there is emotional intensity (this isn’t necessarily a positive attribute)

·         The more emotional stimulation (even if it’s negative—fighting, abuse), the tighter the bonding

 GUEST BIO

 Lindsay Gibson, PsyD. has been a licensed clinical psychologist for over thirty years and specializes in individual adult psychotherapy with adult children of emotionally immature parents. She is the author of four books. Her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents remains a #1 Amazon Best Seller. The follow up to this book is Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, and the 2nd edition of her first book Who You Were Meant To Be has been recently released on Amazon. Her latest book, Self Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, was just released in September 2021. In the past Dr. Gibson has served as an adjunct assistant professor teaching doctoral psychology students.

 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, Gibson’s links

Website— http://www.drlindsaygibson.com/

Patricia’s Links

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

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

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What is an Emotionally Immature Parent, and how to Identify a Healthy Relationship

Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, & Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents explains what an emotionally immature parent is, and how this impacts their adult children.  I talk about crying when I got overwhelmed when my kids were young, and Lindsay comments on this. We talk about how to establish good emotional ties with our children, and what constitutes good enough parenting, Lindsay provides nineteen qualities to identify what a healthy relationship looks like.

GUEST

 Lindsay Gibson, PsyD.

 HIGHLIGHTS

·         What is emotionally immaturity?

·         Why is it important to understand it?

·         What are the main characteristics of an emotionally immature parent?

·         How do relationships with emotionally immature parents affect their children’s lives?

·         What are the main things to remember when dealing with emotionally immature parents?

·         If you’re dating, how do you pick a person who is emotionally mature?

·         How do you identify what a healthy relationship looks like?

·         What is our human Bill of Rights?

·         We talk about repair work when parenting

·         I share that I’d get really frustrated with my boys when they were young, and I’d cry because I didn’t know what else to do

·         Lindsay talks about how she views this

·         We talk about the pressures of parenting

·         Lindsay explains what good enough parenting is—which should be very reassuring to parents!

·         I share about having a tantrum when my son had a tantrum and how it felt lousy afterward

·         We’d do good repair work, but I eventually learned to stay calm

·         I would also let my boys know when I was edgy and close to losing it. I would let them know what they could do to help me.

·         They’ve told me as young adults how helpful this was to them

·         We talk about emotional intimacy with our children

·         How do we let ourselves be known by our children when we are having difficult feelings

·         How to establish good emotional ties with our kids in a good way

·         Winnicut talks about good enough parenting

·         Research shows that it just takes 30% of being a good enough parent in order to have a favorable outcome

·         Lindsay gives an example of how an adult child could set a limit with their emotionally immature parent if they decided not to spend Thanksgiving with the family

·         When adult children set limits with their emotionally immature parents, the parent feels rejected; unloved or they have a strong defensive reaction

·         When setting a boundary, you want to stay present to your own heart

·         You want to be able to have empathy and acknowledge what it is like for the other person

·         You want to remember what your goal is for the interaction, so your intention is clear for yourself

·         You also have an opportunity to observe how the other person is reacting, and the defenses that they use

·         Emotionally Healthy Relationships

·         Is the person generally realistic and reliable?

·         Do they work with reality rather than fighting it?

·         Are they finding ways to solve problems or are they complaining about how they’ve been victimized?

·         Do they have a consistent and reliable nature about them?

·         Do they take things personally?

·         When they get upset, can they still think? Do they lose the ability to be rational?

·         Signs of temper, impatience or impulsivity should be a red flag—those are cardinal signs of immaturity

·         Another red flag is when a person gets very upset, then tells you it’s just because they love you

·         You want your partner to be reciprocal; you do something for them and they do something for you

·         You set a boundary, and they say OK

·         If you set a boundary, and your partner tries to talk you out of it, or walk you out of it, that is two red flags

·         Boundaries at the beginning of the relationship will tell you almost everything you want to know about that person

·         Being flexible and able to compromise is a sign of maturity

·         You want someone who is basically truthful; that you can trust who they are

·         Does the person respond to you in a manner that you feel safe, and seen and heard?

·         Do they reflect on their mistakes and try and change, or do they make excuses?

·         Do they reflect when you tell them you’re mad at them, or do they say, “Why do you keep bringing that up? What’s wrong with you?”

·         If they can’t accept when you’re angry and they get defensive, that’s about having a major lack of empathy

·         Your partner is thin skinned meaning they do not allow other’s reactions to happen, because that person gets so reactive

·         Nobody is more intrinsically important as an adult than anybody else

·         They way that emotionally immature people react with guilt, shame, fear and self-doubt, can make the other person start to doubt their reality

·         This is where you have to remember that “There’s good stuff in me!”

GUEST BIO

 Lindsay Gibson, PsyD. has been a licensed clinical psychologist for over thirty years and specializes in individual adult psychotherapy with adult children of emotionally immature parents. She is the author of four books. Her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents remains a #1 Amazon Best Seller. The follow up to this book is Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, and the 2nd edition of her first book Who You Were Meant To Be has been recently released on Amazon. Her latest book, Self Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, was just released in September 2021. In the past Dr. Gibson has served as an adjunct assistant professor teaching doctoral psychology students.

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, Gibson’s links

Website— http://www.drlindsaygibson.com/

Patricia’s Links

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

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

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The Healing Power of Grief: Pet Loss, Self-Care and Support

It is possible to heal as you grieve. You can be supported, & find meaningful ways to honor the memories your pet. There are so many ways to support someone who is grieving the loss of a pet. I discuss ways to honor your needs during what can be a tearful, and vulnerable time. I talk about ways to assess they types of comfort and support you need, and what things may need to wait. I also talk about competing needs and a bit of a rupture I experienced, and how to navigate this.

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 

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

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

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Managing Uncertainty, Anxiety and Potential Loss with Family and Pets

Do you have rules to quell your anxiety in order to feel safe? I believed (HAHA) that if my kids lived close, I could keep them safe. One son is joining the Navy, and I am having an opportunity reframe what safety means, and to rumble with uncertainty and loss. In this episode, I talk about how to manage uncertainty, & to create strategies for managing life transitions.  This episode also addresses potential pet loss, and honoring all of the feelings and getting support through a challenging time. 

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

Jen’s Links 

Email: [email protected]

Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/

Patricia’s Links 

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

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

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Self-Advocacy and Needing Help

Why is it taboo to talk about certain subjects? Our shared experiences need to be normalized and validated. Jen and I discuss some health issues we’re experiencing, and how it can be difficult to ask for help, especially when we’ve been let down or shamed in the past. We also discussed the importance of advocating for ourselves in the medical system. Finally, we discussed that even though it can be scary to talk about things, it is important to recognize our needs and make sure we have the support we need.

GUEST

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC

GUEST BIO

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.

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

Jen’s Links

Email: [email protected]

Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/

Patricia’s Links

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

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

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It's ok to be Human: Finding Humor and Acceptance in Imperfection

How do you create a balance between embarrassment and humor, and learning how to be open and honest about your humanity, your body, and your experiences? How can you recognize when dominant groups are trying to make you feel inadequate for how you show up in the world? How can you learn from your experiences and foster a growth mindset instead of a fixed one? Embracing our imperfections can be a way to accept and honor our humanity. We discuss how cancel culture can lead to us canceling ourselves. 

 GUEST

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC

GUEST BIO

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.

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

Carol Dweck Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/speakers/carol_dweck 

Carol Dweck-- https://dweck.socialpsychology.org/ 

Marshall Rosenberg https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/about-marshall-rosenberg/ 

Jen’s Links

Email: [email protected] 

Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/

Patricia’s Links

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

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

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Joyful Movement: How to Tune In To What You Need

Find what works for you and let your heart, your body, and your muscles guide you. Move your body because it's delicious and it feels good, not because you're trying to outrun something. Jen and I discuss how you can learn to tune into what you need and to set goals that are manageable to succeed. We also talk about how to navigate the gremlins that tell you that you’re not doing enough. We explore the value of resistance, and the challenge of discerning when to push and when to rest.

 GUEST

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC

 GUEST BIO

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.

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

 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

Jen’s Links

Email: [email protected]

Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/

Patricia’s Links

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

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

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Are these Signs of Emotional Unavailability?

Is being a people pleaser, a chronic rescuer, and a chronic over giver an indicator that you are emotionally unavailable? Jen and I look at this through the lens of neurodivergence, reframing, trauma, attachment, reframing, development and context in order to have a rich conversation about our thoughts.  We talk about vulnerability, reciprocity, identifying your own needs and wants, as well as your level of satisfaction in the relationship.

GUEST

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC

GUEST BIO

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.

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

Jen’s Links

Email: [email protected]

Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/

Patricia’s Links

Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller

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

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 

Is it about You or Them?

How can you use your sensitivity as a strength to create deeper intimacy and understanding in your relationships? We examine the nuances and complexities when a sensitive person's need or wound is met with unkindness, and how to reframe that as a strength. We discuss how to communicate with compassion and vulnerability when we have something that needs to be addressed. We also identified the tendency to make things right or wrong, and how our language shapes our reality.

GUEST

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC

GUEST BIO

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.

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

 Marshall Rosenberg Non Violent Communication https://www.cnvc.org/

Jen’s Links

Email: [email protected]

Jen’s website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/

Patricia’s Links

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

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

Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6

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Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive

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