As a highly sensitive person (HSP), do you have trouble saying no to others and putting your own needs first? Do you feel angry and resentful as a result? If so, it's likely that you don't have clear boundaries. Esther Kane, an HSP psychotherapist who helps HSPs thrive, will teach you what healthy boundaries … [Read more...] about HSPs and Boundaries
Boundary-Setting
How to Create Healthy Boundaries
Because everybody learns differently, I have made this information into a YouTube video and a written blog post. I present them in this order. Enjoy! Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqmJmRLqNIM&t=6s Read Boundaries are important because they stop us from being taken advantage of, or … [Read more...] about How to Create Healthy Boundaries
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Relationships
Are you a highly sensitive person who struggles with relationships? Do you feel that the relationships in your life mostly drain you? It doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, designed specifically for highly sensitive people (HSPs), you will learn how to set boundaries, trust the signs your body gives … [Read more...] about Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Relationships
How Do I Deal With Bullies as an Adult?
In my line of work, I hear a lot of stories about people being bullied during their childhood and teen years. I consider it an honour to help people heal from past bullying along with the long-lasting effects it has played in their lives. However, our experience of being bullied often doesn't stop when we … [Read more...] about How Do I Deal With Bullies as an Adult?
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
One of the most common issues that my clients bring up in therapy is establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries in their relationships. I get asked so often about boundary-setting that I thought it would be useful to share some “Boundaries 101” with you here. My hope in doing this is that you will learn … [Read more...] about How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
How to Protect Yourself from Emotional Vampires
What is an Emotional Vampire? Many of my clients are members of the Canadian Armed Forces and one of them shared with me a well-known saying in the military which I love: Two percent of people take up ninety percent of your time. I believe she was referring to "emotional vampires"- a small minority of … [Read more...] about How to Protect Yourself from Emotional Vampires
Therapeutic Letter-Writing: Part 2: The Sweet Release of Writing a Rant Letter
One thing that is very clear to me is that many of us are deeply conflicted about how to acknowledge, recognize and express our anger. This is even harder for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs): https://www.estherkane.com/podcasts/how-hsps-can-work-through-anger-and-release-it-safely/ In the following article … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Letter-Writing: Part 2: The Sweet Release of Writing a Rant Letter
What to do when someone you love has an addiction
In my practice, one of the most common issues I hear people talk about is addiction; in all its various forms, guises and mutations. I help clients overcome their own personal addictions, and also spend a great amount of time counseling them on how to deal with loved ones who have their own addictions. In my … [Read more...] about What to do when someone you love has an addiction