As an Introvert and Highly Sensitive Person, I understand the struggles of balancing self-care while supporting others. I want to help you reduce overwhelm and honor your Strengths as a Sensitive Therapist so you can feel fulfilled in your work again.
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Think outside the box to focus on referral sources that are aligned with your temperament and values. Typical marketing strategies like networking that work for others, may not work for you, and that’s okay. Track your referral sources to determine where to put your focus, time, and energy.
Sensitive Therapists often embody one of two archetypes, each has strengths and challenges that make it difficult to move past the overwhelm in order to be able to accomplish daily or longer-term goals.
Taking time off is not optional, but essential to thrive in the work we do of supporting the emotional well-being of others. We have a greater need for downtime which means taking more time away to ensure our work is sustainable and doesn’t lead to burnout. This means planning ahead of time to ensure we have time away. Taking so much time off may bring up financial worries or feelings of guilt, but can be managed with budgeting and setting clear expectations with our clients.
Migrating to teletherapy can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable for Sensitive Therapists. Navigating the tech challenges and therapeutic container are often the most difficult part, but there are benefits from seeing clients remotely that can actually save us time and energy.
