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Vibrant Days… Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity June 2020 How To Stop Absorbing Other People’s Energy By Mary Kay Parkinson HSPs frequently ask me how to protect themselves from other people’s energy.  I always tell them that there is no quick and easy answer. People are frequently looking for a shield or want to learn how […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity May 2020 Hello friends. It’s a bright and chilly morning in the midwest. Birds are singing and blossoms are increasing in size. Our shelter at home is still in place. I am eager to return to a less intense season of life yet also wondering if I’ve lived […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity April 2020 Greetings dear ones.  When I opened my eyes this morning and remembered our current state of affairs I thought “can this please be over soon?” Sigh. This check in will be as fragmented as my thoughts have been. Let’s begin with 30 seconds of silence ok? […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity March 2020 Have you heard of Tapping? In my quest to experience more physical peace amidst mounting stressors I experimented with tapping and was excited to experience immediate and potent results. I know for me including the nervous system in the mix was a game changer. Give it […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity February 2020 Will this be the year we each take ownership for our (own) self care? The Ethics of Self-Care When my son (a writer for TV) read over the script for Sensitive and in Love, he said it surprised him that it emphasized the need for downtime.  It […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity January 2020 Happy New Year everyone! I’ve been pausing to remember what practices and habits served me well in 2019 and jotting down what new areas I’d like to alter in 2020. This podcast surprised me with how practical the latest research is on changing habits. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZUfGd8WLyzTvjligc4u3O?si=VL57QwjjSYy1_z8Um8UUXg Movement […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity December 2019 Just Being Here Matters It’s the time of year when my deep processing leaps into high gear and I find myself recording highs and lows in thought and on paper. It’s gratifying to name them. So unedited and unashamed here are the ten things I learned […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity November 2019 Winter has arrived. I do not want to dread anything including a season that offers countless options to experience koselig! (read the article below) The Norwegian Secret To Enjoying A Long Winter https://www.fastcompany.com/3052970/the-norwegian-secret-to-enjoying-a-long-winter You’ve done this. You’re listening to Spotify and suddenly listening to a song you’ve never heard […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity October 2019 Events: Best Practices for Parents & Teachers of Highly Sensitive Children/Teens Workshop (A 6 Hour Workshop for Parents & Teachers Seeking to Support Their Highly Sensitive Child/Teen) Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Q Center, St. Charles, IL Registration: https://www.candycrawfordlcsw.com/best-practices-for-parents-of-highly-sensitive-children-teens/ SELF […]

Vibrant Days…. Flourishing with Sensory Processing Sensitivity September 2019 Events: Best Practices for Parents & Teachers of Highly Sensitive Children/Teens Workshop (A 6 Hour Workshop for Parents & Teachers Seeking to Support Their Highly Sensitive Child/Teen) Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Q Center, St. Charles, IL Registration: https://www.candycrawfordlcsw.com/best-practices-for-parents-of-highly-sensitive-children-teens/   […]