RESOURCES
Written and curated by MandyThroughout my career, I have found that there are some tried and true resources that can be beneficial in my clients’ mental health journey. This space is home to those assets, as well as some other writings and learnings that I have discovered along the way.
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*These resources should not be used as a replacement for virtual or in-person therapy, and represent a compliment to mental health services.
What It Really Means to Be a Highly Sensitive Person (And Why It's a Strength)
If you’re someone who feels deeply, picks up on the energy in the room, and finds yourself emotionally impacted by things others seem to brush off—there’s a good chance you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive.” Maybe it was said with good intentions. Maybe it came as a criticism. Either way, hearing it over and over can make you feel like your emotions are too much, as if you need to hide them, shrink yourself, or get over it.
But what if your sensitivity isn’t something you need to hide or fix? What if it’s actually your superpower?
In a world that often rewards productivity, detachment, and emotional resilience, being a highly sensitive person (HSP) or empath can feel like a burden. But the truth is: your sensitivity offers you a vast amount of insight, intuition, and compassion—it’s a strength, not a flaw.