This short story was written by a 30-something highly sensitive man at one of our Deep Emotional Healing Retreats.
I discovered that I was highly sensitive in early 2019. It was a great relief to learn that my tendency for deep thinking and being highly emotional were both quite normal. Read more
Most physicians are not trained to deal with suffering as a doorway or as a catalyst for transformation. ~ Dean Ornish, MD
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This story was written by a participant in the Deep Emotional Healing Retreat and the Highly Sensitive Person Retreat.
Even though I am a very capable person and I dearly love God, I have battled feelings of worthlessness and shame my entire life. No one would ever guess this by looking at me. I can remember as far back as preschool that I didn’t like myself. Read more
Have you ever asked yourself these questions?
• Why is it so difficult to stand up for my self?
• Why do I let people treat me so poorly?
• Is it selfish to ask for what I want when others don’t like it?
• How do I assert myself without hurting people’s feelings? Read more
How do you feel when your family grumbles at you because your sensitive feelings have surfaced once again? Read more
Facilitator: Benita A. Esposito
Highly sensitive people (HSPs) often feel “different,” and in this case “different” means inferior. That’s a terrible feeling, and I want to help you change that experience.
How many questions can you answer “yes” to?
1) Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) who feels stressed when there’s too much to do?
2) Are you a smart high achiever who has struggled with anxiety or depression?
3) Do you feel compelled to do your best? When someone criticizes you, does it sting?
4) Have people said, “You’re too sensitive. Just let it go.”
5) Do you find yourself wanting to please people to avoid conflicts?
6) Do noisy crowds, time pressures and brash people stress you?
7) Are you an empath? When others are angry or sad, do you have trouble remaining centered?
8) Do you tend to lose yourself in relationships?
9) Have people taken advantage of your compassion without returning your kindness?
10) Does your heart ache when your loved ones won’t emotionally connect with you?
11) Have emotionally abusive relationships left you exhausted?
12) Is it difficult to take time for daily meditation, exercise and to prepare healthy food?
If you see yourself in these questions, you are not alone.
Attend this Meetup group and get acquainted with other like-minded HSP’s who understand you.
Who’s Invited: All highly sensitive people.
Myers Briggs profiles INFJs, ENFJs, INFPs, ENFPs, introverts and extroverts.
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month. 6:30pm-8pm. Attend one or all meetings.
Arrive 6:00 – 6:15pm to allow time for the registration process and to mingle.
1) Wed., March 13, 2019. HSP Strengths and Struggles. RSVP by 3/8/2019.
2) Wed., April 10, 2019. How to set energetic boundaries to protect our empathic nature. RSVP by 4/5/2019.
3) Wed., May 8, 2019. RSVP for Meetup #3 by 5/3/2019.
Mark your calendar now. There will be no refunds after the RSVP date.
If you attend a meeting, you’ll get to vote on the next topic. Choose from …
• Manage your strong emotional reactions.
• Create a self-care program for work-life balance.
• Develop assertiveness so conflicts don’t overwhelm you.
• Identify and stop codependent relationships.
• Set boundaries so you don’t take on other’s emotions.
• Discuss the components of healthy emotional intimacy.
• Meditate to reduce anxiety and increase spiritual intimacy.
• Cultivate inner dialogues to develop self-compassion.
• Design a fulfilling career and a peaceful home.
Where: My office. 5885 Glenridge Drive, Suite 130. Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328.
If you travel south on Glenridge Drive from the intersection of Hammond Drive, turn left at the first driveway past the tennis courts at Hammond Park. Look for the sign:
Plaza 400 Office Park. Drive to the building in the very back of the complex. Our entrance is next to GA 400.
Tuition: $39 per meeting
Registration. Space is limited to 8 people.
• Make a PayPal payment for $39.00 to Benita@EspositoInstitute.com.
• RSVP and payment are required no later than 5:00p.m. the Friday before the Meetup.
If you would like to attend this “Smart HSP High Achiever” Meetup, complete the Contact Form at SensitiveIntrovert.com, and I’ll get back to you. If you don’t hear from me within 48 hours, call me. There may be a glitch in the system.
If a meeting is full, you’ll be added to the waiting list or you may request a full refund. Or you may apply your fee to a future meeting.
Suggested books available on Amazon:
1) The Gifted Highly Sensitive Introvert
Author: Benita A. Esposito, Licensed Professional Counselor
2) The Highly Sensitive Person by Dr. Elaine Aron
Facilitator: Benita A. Esposito, MA. Click here for credentials.
Benita has passed an exam by Dr. Elaine Aron to counsel and provide life coaching for HSP’s.
Click here to watch my Book Video at www.SensitiveIntrovert.com.
Atlanta (Sandy Springs) & Blairsville, GA
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Counseling & Life Coaching for the Highly Sensitive Person, Atlanta and Blairsville, GA
If you have a romantic relationship, I pray blessings over your bond that it may blossom in joy and vitality.
If you don’t have a romantic relationship, I pray blessings over the loving relationship with yourself. It’s impossible to have a healthy relationship without this. Read more
This is chapter 3 from the book by Benita A. Esposito, MA:
The Gifted Highly Sensitive Introvert:
Wisdom for Emotional Healing and
Expressing Your Radiant Authentic Self Read more
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“The hardest battle you are ever going to have to fight is the battle to be just you.”
–Leo F. Buscaglia
This book will appeal to all highly sensitive people, but if you are a smart sensitive introvert who has struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma or relationships, you’ll especially relate to my memoir and teaching stories about the Hero’s Journey to the Authentic Self. Read more
This is chapter 5 in my book, The Gifted Highly Sensitive Introvert: Wisdom for Emotional Healing and Expressing Your Radiant Authentic Self.
Search for my ebook and paperback book on Amazon and click the “Look Inside” button to read the first several pages of the book. You can buy it on Amazon.
“The trademark of an empath is feeling and absorbing other people’s emotions and/or physical symptoms because of their high sensitivities. These people filter the world through their intuition. Empaths are big-hearted people and try to relieve the pain of others … suddenly they’re the one feeling drained or upset when they felt fine before.” ~ Dr. Judith Orloff is a New York Times bestselling author and a member of the UCLA psychiatric clinical faculty. Read more
