by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Aug 31, 2023 | Emotional Regulation, HSP, Self Care, Self Compassion, Stress and Overwhelm
We’ve all been there – curled up on the sofa on a quiet weekend, absorbed in a captivating Netflix series, or daydreaming while gazing out the window. In these moments, the world outside fades away, and we enter a state of zoning out. Yet, often this...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Aug 10, 2023 | Boundaries, HSP, Self Care
As a Vancouver counsellor, summer is a season I often discuss with my clients, particularly those who identify as Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). With its warmer weather, longer days, and the explosion of social activities, summer is often regarded as the season of...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Aug 1, 2023 | Emotional Regulation, HSP, HSP Features Posts, Self Care
Life, with its vibrancy and variability, is a rich tapestry of experiences that captivates us and pulls us in myriad directions. For Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), these experiences are deeply profound. Our exceptional ability to perceive and process the world around...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Jul 13, 2023 | HSP, Loss and Grief, Relationships, Self Care, Self Compassion
Finding Strength and Healing After a Heartbreak Breakups are never easy, and for highly sensitive people (HSPs), the emotional toll can be even more profound. As an HSP, you have a heightened sensitivity to the world around you, and this includes your relationships....
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Jul 11, 2023 | Counselling Process, Emotional Regulation, HSP, Self Care, Self Compassion
Have you ever felt emotionally drained or overwhelmed after a therapy session? You may be experiencing what is commonly known as an emotional hangover. Just as a physical hangover can leave us feeling exhausted and depleted after a night of celebration, an emotional...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Jul 4, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Regulation, HSP, Self Care, Self Compassion, Stress and Overwhelm, Trauma
Everyone around me has stated they feel exhausted and unmotivated. This collective resounding sentiment is coming from family, friends, colleagues, and clients. I feel it too. And this is not surprising since the last three years have felt like a marathon with no...
