Lacie Parker, PsyD, Author at Sensitive Refuge

For Sensitive People, Self-Compassion Is the Most Radical Act of All

Nothing is more powerful than the act of turning your love inward, toward yourself.

For HSPs, animated movies are good for the soul, like a cozy mug of hot chocolate.

When HSPs fall in love, they fall hard. So how do you know you’re not going to get burned?

What does it really mean when someone says you are “overreacting” or “too much”?

I grew up hearing, “Don’t be so sensitive.” What should young HSPs hear instead?

Raise your hand if you feel called to help others. Now raise your other hand if you have difficulty caring for yourself.

Research suggests HSPs have a stronger connection to nature — and it has a powerful effect on our minds.

Highly sensitive people can be overwhelmed by intense emotions. Here’s the secret to stopping that, according to an HSP therapist.

Warning: Never say these things to a highly sensitive person under any circumstances — no “if”s, “and”s, or “but”s about it.

Between gift shopping and endless amounts of small talk, the holidays can be a challenging time for HSPs. But scheduling in alone time can help.

Here are twelve signs you might be in a codependent relationship and not even know it. How many do you relate to?

Being sensitive is one of our greatest human traits. So why do we tell people to be ashamed of it?