Give this to your medical and mental health practitioners about sensitivity
It is really important that your medical and mental health practitioners know about the trait of high sensitivity so they may give you the best care for your unique needs.
I would encourage you to share this free downloadable letter with your medical and mental health providers. It gives you a good entry into discussing important aspects of this trait that your practitioner should be aware of to offer you the best care and also prevent misdiagnosis. It can also help you advocate for your unique needs.
Julie Bjelland is a Psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity, host of The HSP Podcast, and Founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community, whose mission is to create a paradigm shift where sensitivity is embraced, valued, and honored. Julie offers multiple essential resources for educating, inspiring, and empowering HSPs. Register for her free Masterclasses, take the Sensitivity Quiz and profoundly transform your life in her courses and community. Her HSPs in Business Group is designed to support and empower sensitive people to grow heart-centered businesses, share their voices, and be part of the change the world needs. Her HSP Dating Group is a safe space bringing together conscious, kind, caring sensitive people, offering both hetero and LGBTQ+ HSPs. JulieBjelland.com❤️🌈❤️ (she/her)
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