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Esther Kane

MSW, RCC

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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 you when meeting people, and tips for creating healthy relationships which nourish and uplift. Enjoy!

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Takeaways

  • Take regular pauses to check in with yourself after encounters.
  • Reflect on your physical sensations and emotions when with others.
  • Healthy relationships require time and space to develop.
  • Avoid relationships with people who drain your energy.
  • Establish boundaries with technology to protect your time.
  • Recognize the importance of calm energy in relationships.
  • Seek out friends who make you feel heard and valued.
  • Understand your right to share your voice and stories.
  • Slow and steady interactions lead to deeper connections.
  • Being in a relationship with someone who has speedy energy can be detrimental.

FREE resources

  • Esther’s other videos and podcasts on Highly Sensitive People
  • Learn more about the Highly Sensitive Personality
  • Esther’s blog posts, videos and podcasts on Highly Sensitive People
  • Receive Esther’s FREE report designed to help HSPs create better boundaries called, “10 Tips for Getting Rid of Relationships That Drain Your Energy“

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Victoria Counselling for Adults
Based in Victoria, BC, Esther offers in-person, video, and telephone counselling for adults throughout British Columbia, with particular expertise in highly sensitive people, anxiety and depression, emotional eating, and menopause.
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