Probably all of us experience challenges in our personal, family, business and other relationships.
This is a short clip from a longer excerpt - hear the full excerpt and see transcript in post: Why Relationships Can Be Challenging, Especially as a Highly Sensitive Person.
Psychologist Matt Zakreski points out "No one is good in ALL social situations, or in all aspects of a particular social situation."
Being a highly sensitive person can add more challenges, as therapist and author Julie Bjelland, LMFT explains:
"Highly sensitive people (HSPs) may encounter specific challenges when making friends due to their unique traits and sensitivities. Learn some reasons why HSPs might find it more challenging to make friends.
"HSPs can make friends by leveraging their unique traits and sensitivities. Learn some specific tips to help build meaningful friendships.
"Remember that making friends is not about changing who you are but finding individuals who appreciate you for your authentic self.
"It's perfectly okay to be selective about the people you allow into your life, as quality friendships can significantly impact your well-being as an HSP."
Listen to the full Episode 176: 10 Reasons Highly Sensitive People Feel Challenged Making Friends by Julie Bjelland, LMFT in the HSP Podcast section of her site, where you will also find her books, free webinars, courses, Sensitive Empowerment Community and other resources.
(The image for this episode is from article How do trauma and attachment wounds affect our relationships?)
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Listen to episodes and see transcripts and resources in the Podcast section of The Creative Mind Newsletter and Podcast site.
Probably all of us experience challenges in our personal, family, business and other relationships.
This is a short clip from a longer excerpt - hear the full excerpt and see transcript in post: Why Relationships Can Be Challenging, Especially as a Highly Sensitive Person.
Psychologist Matt Zakreski points out "No one is good in ALL social situations, or in all aspects of a particular social situation."
Being a highly sensitive person can add more challenges, as therapist and author Julie Bjelland, LMFT explains:
"Highly sensitive people (HSPs) may encounter specific challenges when making friends due to their unique traits and sensitivities. Learn some reasons why HSPs might find it more challenging to make friends.
"HSPs can make friends by leveraging their unique traits and sensitivities. Learn some specific tips to help build meaningful friendships.
"Remember that making friends is not about changing who you are but finding individuals who appreciate you for your authentic self.
"It's perfectly okay to be selective about the people you allow into your life, as quality friendships can significantly impact your well-being as an HSP."
Listen to the full Episode 176: 10 Reasons Highly Sensitive People Feel Challenged Making Friends by Julie Bjelland, LMFT in the HSP Podcast section of her site, where you will also find her books, free webinars, courses, Sensitive Empowerment Community and other resources.
(The image for this episode is from article How do trauma and attachment wounds affect our relationships?)
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Listen to episodes and see transcripts and resources in the Podcast section of The Creative Mind Newsletter and Podcast site.