Intentional Therapist: Putting You In Your Schedule Owning Your Therapist Sensitivities: A Conversation with April Snow
May 2, 2022
April Snow, a licensed psychotherapist and author specializing in Highly Sensitive Introverts, shares her journey as a Highly Sensitive Therapist. She discusses the unique challenges faced by sensitive therapists and emphasizes the importance of personalizing therapy practices. April dispels common misconceptions about sensitivity and provides practical self-care strategies to combat burnout. She advocates for a supportive community and encourages therapists to embrace their uniqueness as strengths in their practice.
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Understanding Highly Sensitive Person Traits
- Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) means processing deeply, feeling emotions intensely, and sensing subtle environmental cues.
- This trait includes depth of processing, overstimulation, emotional responsiveness, and sensory sensitivity.
Isolation to Community for HSTs
- April felt isolated as a new sensitive therapist without resources tailored to Highly Sensitive Therapists (HST).
- She created a community validating HSTs' unique needs and work styles, leading to greater connection and sustainability.
Reframing HST Work Expectations
- Many HSP therapists mistakenly believe they must conform to high-volume, fast-paced work models.
- Embracing alternative approaches based on sensitivity can lead to meaningful, sustainable therapy careers.