Empathy is when we reach our hearts out to others and put ourselves in their shoes. However, being an empath...
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The New Science of Empathy and Empaths
The Liberation of Feeling Seen
Many sensitive children do not feel seen by their parents, teachers, or family. Their sensitivities are treated more like aberrations...
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Dr. Orloff’s Top Music Recommendations for Empaths & Sensitive People
Empathic people love music. It is a balm for their sensitive soul. Listening to it, playing it, admiring it. Music...
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4 Reasons Why People Become Empaths: From Trauma to Genetics
Why do people become empaths? Is it temperament? Genetics? Trauma? Neglectful or supportive parental upbringing? As a psychiatrist and an...
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The Toxicity of Noise
Empaths are often sound sensitive and have a lower tolerance for noise. It’s important that we empaths honor our sound...
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The Soothing Energy of Touch
Touch plays a vital role in soothing us and connecting our energy to others. However, during the pandemic, many of...
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Dr. Orloff’s Top Film Recommendations for Empaths & Sensitive People
I am pleased to offer you my recommendations for empath friendly films. By this I mean, films that are inspirational,...
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The Difference Between Being an Empath & a Codependent
It’s important to find a way of relating to people so that you can develop a harmonious interdependence rather than...
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How to Deal with Overwhelm
Learning to deal with feeling overwhelmed is an essential part of an empath’s tool kit. The secret to reducing overwhelm...
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The Top 10 Traits of an Empath
The trademark of an empath is that they feel and absorb other people’s emotions and/or physical symptoms because of their...
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