Are You Overly Nice? The Keys to Healthy Giving

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Are you “overly nice” and suffer as a result? What I mean by this is that empaths and many caring people often burn themselves out by over-giving and don’t know when to back off. They mean well. But what’s missing is balance and knowing when to give less and replenish themselves. I’ve known people who’ve…
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The Secret to Empathic Listening

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Empathic listening is a way to help heal others through the quality of your presence and attention. You consciously give your time, focus, and compassion to someone who needs to be heard. You slow down to be fully in the moment without distractions. No checking messages, being on the internet, watching television, scanning the room,…
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The Difference Between Men and Women’s Intuition

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Intuition is a potent form of inner wisdom. It’s an unflinching truth-teller committed to our well-being. You can experience intuition as a gut feeling, hunch, a physical sensation, a snapshot-like flash, or a dream. Always a friend, it keeps a vigilant eye on our bodies, letting us know if something is out of sync. Intuition…
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Are Empaths on the Autistic Spectrum? Empathizing with our Differences

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I often get asked the question “Are empaths on the autistic spectrum” because of their similar tendencies to experience sensory overload from noise, light, smells, sounds, certain kinds of touch, and crowds….
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How Empathy Can Boost Your Immune Response

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How does empathy work on a biological level to boost your immune system? Research indicates that you can heal faster when your body receives messages such empathy, kindness, and tolerance. These trigger an initial immune response—then your body’s natural healing forces can kick in too. When you empathize with a friend either in an uplifting…
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Stop Empathy Overwhelm with Healthy Boundaries

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In my private practice many patients have shared that one of their largest blocks to empathy is a fear of being overwhelmed. It either seems too painful or unsafe to lovingly explore their own emotions, or that they risk getting burned out by other people’s problems, dramas and needs. Family, friends, or co-workers may ask…
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How to Empathize Without Taking On People’s Stress

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To be of service you don’t have to give 100% or more to everyone in need. At times, it’s okay not to be so available. To stay centered and decompress, you need to leave this world for a while and practice self-care. Give yourself that break. When being of service, consider each situation individually. Always…
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Who Are the Best Partners for Empaths?

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Check out Dr. Orloff’s “Secrets for Sensitives to Empower Their Relationships” Online Workshop Learn More & Purchase >   Which type of person makes the ideal match for empaths? It depends on your temperament and needs. You must determine which type (or mixture of types) you prefer and will be most compatible with over time….
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