by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Sep 1, 2025 | HSP, The Counsellor's Journal
When the Body Speaks, Listen I remember that moment where enough was enough. My body hurt. Not just an ache, deeper than that. A dense, tired heaviness lived in my shoulders, the kind that makes it hard to lift your arms or keep your eyes open too long. My jaw was...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Apr 15, 2025 | HSP, Rituals
There is something ancient and magical that happens when we gather in circle. We return to a shape that has long held stories, sacredness, and connection. At Constellations Counselling in Vancouver, BC, our healing groups honour this tradition by bringing Highly...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Dec 23, 2024 | HSP, Loss and Grief, The Counsellor's Journal
Grief has been my ever-present companion since I lost my grandma in January 2023. At first, it was an overwhelming presence, an unrelenting storm I couldn’t escape. To survive, I tried to ignore it, pushing it aside as though it could be quieted by will alone. But...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Jul 9, 2024 | HSP
In the quiet corners of our homes, among the everyday objects we often overlook, lie stories and memories imbued with profound meaning. For Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), these objects are not merely things; they are touchstones of emotion, gateways to the past, and...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Nov 21, 2023 | HSP, Mythos, Rituals
The rustle of fallen leaves, the warming embrace of a cozy sweater, and the comforting aroma of a pumpkin spice latte — as November unfolds its canvas, we are gently nudged towards the season of gratitude. Beyond the festivities, it’s a time of reflection and...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Nov 16, 2023 | HSP, Mythos, Rituals, Self Care
The cadence of life noticeably shifts as autumn’s golden tapestry subtly unravels, revealing the icy silver threads of winter. The world undergoes a metamorphosis, with trees standing as stark silhouettes against the horizon, and mornings greeting with a soft...
