Entries by benitaesposito

7 Tips to Transform Hurt Feelings

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Have your feelings been hurt and you just couldn’t let it roll off your back? Faster than you can blink your eyes, your heart sinks. Tension shoots through your veins. You emotionally withdraw or get angry. None of that helps, and you know it, but that’s your automatic response. 

Tristen’s Journey: From Abuse to Empowerment

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When searching for a trauma counselor, Benita’s bio resonated with me right away. My intuition told me to reach out to her. After the first “get to know you” session, I knew she was the counselor for me. Her warm and caring demeanor washed over me like calming waters.

Anthony’s Retreat “Worth It”

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When discussing the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Retreats with Benita, she often mentioned that a retreat is more healing than several weeks of individual therapy. I heard this a few times over years before I ever attended a retreat. I always thought it was a sales pitch. I’ll be the first to admit, this is […]

Three Blind Spots in Dating for the Highly Sensitive Introvert

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If you have dated for a while, you’ve probably fallen head-over-heels in love at least once, and then you discovered that your partner wasn’t exactly who you thought he or she was. Maybe you were in a relationship for a few weeks or a few months. Maybe you had sex and you felt a certain […]

Conscious Dating Inner Circle for Highly Sensitive Introverts

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. 20 Benefits of the Conscious Dating Inner Circle 1. Discover scientific research that tells us WHY healthy relationships are so important. 2. Create an ideal relationship vision based on your core values, your north star. 3. Spot the unconscious reasons why you ignore the red flags that get you into trouble. 4. Heal your inner child […]

Four Tips to Sensitively Say ‘No’ to Children. Part 2 of 2

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Introduction Parenting is one of the most important jobs on the planet. Attachment theory research reveals that when parents attune to their children well, kids grow up with a secure attachment style. They are more likely to choose nurturing romantic partners, be emotionally and physically healthier and more successful.

Highly Sensitive Introvert Survey Results Jan. 2021

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In an effort to understand the needs of Highly Sensitive Introverts, I invited people to take a survey a couple of weeks ago. This feedback will be used to develop an online course. The working title is: The Hero’s Journey to the Authentic Self for Highly Sensitive People.