Michael D.

Health and Healing Dealing with Trauma and Addictions

Michael D.

  • 10 Habits of Highly Sensitive Children

10 Habits of Highly Sensitive Children

Friday 19th April 2024

Learn about the 10 habits of highly sensitive children and how to support them in this heartwarming episode with Michael.
17 minutes
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Health and Healing Dealing with Trauma and Addictions
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Understanding Highly Sensitive Children: 10 Key Habits

Episode Overview

  • Highly sensitive children experience emotional extremes.
  • They react more intensely to sensory input.
  • These children are prone to frequent meltdowns.
  • They have a strong need for control and can be inflexible.
  • Highly sensitive children often struggle with perfectionism.
Highly sensitive children are wired to register their feelings and experiences in the world more deeply than other children.
In this episode of 'Health and Healing Dealing with Trauma and Addictions', Michael dives into the complex world of highly sensitive children (HS). With his characteristic warmth and empathy, he shares insights from an article by Claire, a licensed clinical social worker, on the 10 habits of highly sensitive children. Michael begins by setting a compassionate tone with a scripture reading, emphasising the importance of understanding and nurturing these unique kids.
You'll learn about the emotional extremes these children experience, their heightened sensory reactions, and their tendency to have meltdowns. Michael also discusses their need for control, their fearfulness in new situations, and their struggle with perfectionism. He offers real-life examples and personal anecdotes to make the information relatable. Michael's reflections on his own daughter's experiences add a heartfelt touch, making the episode both informative and deeply personal.
By the end of the episode, you'll have a better understanding of how to support highly sensitive children and why it's crucial to address their needs early on. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that blends practical advice with spiritual wisdom. Are you ready to help your child thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming to them?