Apocalyptic! That's what my friend called the sky outside her home mere miles away from raging wildfires. The air quality was so poor she and her kids couldn't go outside. They were prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice. Her youngest child was freaking out. They cycled between crying jags, picking fights and trying to bolt out of the house. This child (let's call them Sam) is highly sensitive and empathic. Not only do they pick up on thoughts, feelings and energy from people around them, they're incredibly tuned in to the plants, animals and energy on this planet. Needless to say, they were very aware of the devastation across the West Coast. Not only were they afraid for their own safety, they sensed the distress of creatures losing their habitat and perishing in the fires.
To top it off, Sam was extremely upset that their mom seemed too calm. To Sam this meant she wasn't taking the dangerous situation seriously enough. SO Sam came up with a scheme to incite her concern. They faked and then dispatched an emergency broadcast! Fortunately my friend figured out Sam's ruse before she'd packed everyone and everything into the car to high tail it out of dodge. Thank Heavens!
Later, as we discussed the situation, my friend recognized how hard it was for Sam to experience such BIG emotions with no-one mirroring a similar intensity. All Sam knew was that something was really scary and nobody appeared to be as worried or afraid as they were. I share this story because it illustrates some of the challenges parents (or caretakers) of empathic kids deal with. It's hard enough being an empathic adult but empathic kids often have an even harder time. They don't have the self awareness or coping skills we develop with age and experience, so their empathic distress is more likely to come out sideways.
Here are some examples.
- Inability to identify and/or articulate what's going on
- Emotional volatility and moodiness
- Difficulty self regulating or self soothing
- Reactivity
- Melt Downs
- Physical issues (including but not limited to digestive distress, loss of appetite, food sensitivities, allergies, headaches, heart ache, insomnia, breathing difficulties and energy shifts)
- Acting out to provoke a response
- Self harm
- Difficulty focusing
- Struggle with Learning Disabilities
The thing is there’s no manual for raising children– highly sensitive, intuitive children make the parental learning curve even steeper. Your child’s sensitivity should NOT have to be non-stop burden to endure (although it may sometimes feel that way). But you need information and tools tailored to address your unique kid's needs and empathic style. The other day I had an amazing conversation with Karyn Kulenovic about different ways kids can express their empathic nature, what to look for and tools to support them. I'm delighted to be a part of Karyn's remarkable series called The Integrated Empath Child: Helping Highly Sensitive and Intuitive Kids Manage Their Abilities and Thrive in a Complex World!
I’ll be among the 20+ empathic experts. We'll share practical ways to help your child learn effective energy management skills. This information can help you to help them integrate their abilities into everyday life. This means they can start to enjoy life instead of just trying to cope.
The event goes live in a few days on November 13th 2020! The best part is that you can access all of the expert talks absolutely F.R.E.E. for a limited time. Just click HERE to get the ball rolling.
Please join us. Tune in to hear candid conversations with lots of highly sensitive best-selling authors, artists, healers, therapists, doctors, coaches and educators. We've overcome many of the initial challenges of our sensitive nature. This allows us to use our intuitive gifts to help ourselves and others.
From basic cleansing practices to discovering their unique abilities, this series covers a variety of issues many sensitive souls are facing. You’ll get practical tips and inspiring stories to ignite your own extraordinary role in stewarding your child’s gifts as well as your own.
I’m thrilled to be part of this project. I can hardly wait for you to check out my interview. It airs on November 16
Get FREE access HERE.
Honoring your child’s sensitivity is not about simply managing the way things are. It’s about claiming your influence as someone who profoundly impacts the trajectory of your child’s life. This is about reconnecting with what’s possible for you and your kid when you take action from that powerful place within.
You’ll learn:
- How to distinguish intuitive abilities from other “problem” issues
- Success strategies to honor your child’s sensitivity and help them thrive in the real world
- Practical ways to gain a sense of support and connection as a parent
- Tools that can support your child’s sensitive nature in a variety of situations
Let us dispel the myths and show you what’s possible as you honor your child’s sensitive nature. When you join with a network of likeminded sensitives, you can achieve your goals faster. Here’s a chance to be a part of a remarkable community and learn new ways to create true transformation for you and the children in your life.
I hope to see you there!
BTW each interview in this series will only be available for a limited time. So register now and discover the secrets to help your child successfully honor and integrate their sensitivity in the real world. Register HERE.
