Date: 3/1/2019, 9:15 am—12:15 pm
County: Alameda County
CEUs: 3
Location: Oakland
Sponsor: A Better Way, Inc.
Phone: 510-601-0203
Imagine being highly sensitive to sound, touch, light or smell or taste. Did you know that 15-20% of the population are highly sensitive to one or more of these senses? A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) has sensory processing sensitivities which is characterized by a high level of sensitivity to external stimuli. When raised in warm and secure environments, HSPs do better than the average person, but put under stress and confronted with trauma, HSPs have a more difficult time than the average person. Highly Sensitive Children often puzzle their teachers and caregivers. Learn to differentiate between HSP traits versus mental health and behavioral issues. Develop strategies to help HSPs thrive in their homes and school, help caregivers and teachers understand and nurture the HSP youth. Determine if you have this trait as well and how to best care for yourself.
**Participants can utilize their new skills and knowledge after the training to reinforce their learning by:
- Implementing tools learned in the course to develop strategies for how best to support clients who are highly sensitive.
- Incorporating considerations surrounding high sensitivity in their assessment of clients.